I miss waking up with the sole purpose of the day being to go out and show love and peace and joy to those around me. I miss serving others in such a clear and tangible way. I miss holding babies and playing with children who are so desperate for someone to love on them. If I could I would go to Africa tomorrow and just walk the streets until God told me to stop, love, serve, speak.
My heart screams missions. Whatever I end up doing, wherever I end up living, I know that I will be trying to show the love of Christ while declaring the good things He has done!
I know there are waiting periods, but I don’t think those waiting periods are supposed to be void of your passions. I don’t want to live in the past, missing the world race (it is hard not to miss it). What am I doing today, so I won’t miss yesterday, 4 months ago, or 1 year ago? God did not take me on an incredible journey that was only suppose to last 11 months. I believe He was showing me the rest of my life. So now what?
It gets hard when I know what is out there. The injustice, the loneliness, the hopelessness, the depression, the oppression, the hunger, the pain; I want to be fighting it, all of it, right now. I refuse to be quiet and complacent, because I know the truth that is available to everyone because of the grace and love of our Father who so passionately cares for us! We do not have to live or operate out of anything but pure joy, hope, love, compassion, passion and trust all of which comes from God! He has such a better way for all of us. I intend to shed light and truth to every lie that says otherwise!
I know God has big plans and an important purpose for me and for you. And with excited anticipation I look forward to following His callings.
And in these quiet times I am so grateful that I can say I serve a great God, that everything is going to be ok, that it is a beautiful day, and that He has good things in store for those who love Him!
