As we near the end of the race, so many things seem to be
changing. It is hard to believe, even as
I write these words, that 11 months have come to a close and we are heading
back to the U.S. soon. It has been a
year marked with growth, with fun, with brokenness, and with
transformation. It seems like just a
short time ago we were leaving Boston for the unknown journey ahead. But when I think through all of the countries,
all of the ministries, and all of the memories, it seems like Boston was a
lifetime ago.
As I reflect on everything God has done and taught me this
year, I am astounded. The way He has
changed me has been more drastic in this past year than any other in my
past. And now that this chapter is
closing, I have to wonder…what next? What do I do now? Do I go back to
the States and get a job? Do I finally
settle down and stay in one location for more than a year? Do I pick back up and go wherever the Holy
Spirit guides me? The answer….I’m not
exactly sure. Surprised? Probably not.
I’m learning that following God looks less like the five
year plan, and more like the five minute plan. I think God is less interested in my obedience in five years and more
interested in my obedience here and now. Every minute, every hour, every day is where I’m trying to truly follow
God’s calling. I like this plan…not
one of ignorance or lack of planning, but one that tries to fully rely on the
Creator. Wherever He is leading, I know
I’ll have opportunities to obey and see His hand at work. That’s where my heart is.
With that said, in my next blog I want to talk about something in the
not-so-distant future that I’m excited about and know God is going to do great
things through….
