Before we started on this trip, at training we did an exersize where we declared in the name of Jesus things that were true. As first I scoffed at the simplicity of this exersize. However, as I've have studied in communcation courses, there's something that gets created when you speak it out.
The World Race has reminded me daily that spiritual refining happens all of your life, even during periods of service.
So, without further ado, here are the things I am declaring in my life to be true:
Never will I ever go back to emotional/spiritual slavery (such as low self-esteem) as a form of comfort.
I AM A MAN OF GOD! Not a boy, not a adolescent, nor anything other thing than a man of God.
Putting up with crap does not equal compassion. I will not put up with crap!
I will not self-deprecate in order to get a laugh from people!
Even though the money is not in my account, I will be fully-funded!
I will not allow myself to become cynical in order to shield myself from pain.
My pain will be redeemed by God in my life.
I will serve my brothers and sisters in Christ until He comes back. I will receive gifts of service gratefully as well. I am not below or above what I've been asked to do in terms of service.
I will give a damn, every moment, even when it hurts me.
I will follow Jesus. He is the only thing that is real to me. I will not shy away from this belief, but I will let people discover Him for themselves. However, I will not be bashful in my beliefs to make people feel better.
I will trust that God will never leave me; EVEN WHEN I CAN'T FEEL HIM!
GOD IS GOOD!
This is how I feel right now…
