There’s only a few times when you watch before your very eyes a chapter in your life close and a new one begin. For me, today marked such a time. It was my last Sunday as children’s pastor. It was a day of goodbyes to dear friends, to my church family, to my kids that I’ve been ministering to for over three years. It was a moment of thankfulness to the Lord who has blessed me far beyond what I ever deserved.
You see, in 11 days I will leave my home for 11 months to go to 11 nations of the world. That’s a lot of elevens for 2011 🙂 But I know I’m called. And I know its a bigger challenge than anything I’ve ever done…it’s like stepping off the edge of a cliff and hoping you’ll be able to fly.
I’ve got to admit, most people seem to think I’ve lost it. Like my doctor who I saw on Friday. I was telling him about the trip and he looked at me like I had two heads and said, “AREN’T YOU AFRAID OF GETTING KIDNAPPED??” But as I was reminded today..there’s no safer place to be than in the center of God’s will.
You might think that’s just a cliche phrase people throw around to make themselves feel better.
But I’m betting my life on it this year. I’ve decided to abandon everything because I’ve come to a place in my life where I know nothing is worth doing unless you go all out. And there’s nothing in life more worth going ‘all out’ for than giving back to the One who sacrificed everything for you.
I just want to say a BIG thank you to all the people who have sent me on my way with generous support and love! I am flying because of you.
I will leave you with a poem and a song. Blessings to you and yours this Christmas Season!
India’s calling...
So is Nepal.
It’s time to surrender–to give it my all.
No turning back;
No questioning why?
It’s time to pack up my bags and fly.
To follow the path;
The road marked ahead
To leave behind my comfortable bed.
It’s now or never.
It’s do or die.
It’s time to pack up my bags and fly.
