Today’s my birthday and other than being able to relate to Taylor Swift’s song, there’s nothing that sticks out about being 22. So to compensate, I’m having cake for breakfast because calories don’t count on your birthday.
Here’s what tension I’ve been mulling over in my brain. Over the course of my Christian walk I’ve decided that I want my life to look like Jesus rather than telling people why I think I’m right about Jesus. I know not everyone believes the same thing I do and I’m okay with that. I’m a peacekeeper so bringing up conflict isn’t my natural tendency. I also believe that doing the right thing and saying what’s true is more important than my comfort. Sadly, avoiding things you don’t want to talk about is false peacekeeping. So bringing the reason why I’m going on an 11 month mission trip leaves me in a point of tension. Because I know the reason and truth of why I’m going, it’s just one that most people don’t understand, agree with, or think is valid. This isn’t a coming of age trip for me. I went to Australia when I was 18 to get that out of the way. I called it my walk about. It was adorable.
The reason why I’m going on this trip is because I feel it’s what The Lord wants me to do.
Now I’m at a point where I’m relieved because I’ve said the truth and feel conflicted because I’ve thrown a grenade into my inner coffeeshop of peaceful good vibes.
And now I’m going to continue disturbing my own peace. I’m going to ask that you support me financially on this trip. This is the beginning of moving through my discomfort to get to what I think is true. Thanks for coming along side me. The easiest way to support me is by going to button and that says “support me” and following the instructions there.
I would love to talk more. I vote we get coffee.
