To the past seven months of my life,
Because of you I don’t think I will ever be the same again.
You showed me that ministry often times looks like coming alongside someone in ways that sometimes don’t necessarily make sense in my own mind,
You showed me that a true and active relationship with Abba is a choice that needs to be made every morning when I wake up, and that I need to choose Him every second of the day,
You showed me that I can walk in authority,
You showed me that when i’m tired/over it/upset/happy/over the moon the best thing there is to do is behold Him,
You showed me that fierce conversations are WORTH IT,
You showed me that feedback isn’t scary,
You showed me that risking a relationship for the sake of the Gospel is worth it,
You showed me that Abba SPEAKS to me,
You showed me not to be afraid of evangelism,
You showed me that risking my own heart in order to love someone is worth it,
You helped me to walk into the presence of Love,
You showed me that community is beautiful & that just because i’m an “introvert” doesn’t mean that i can’t benefit from community,
You showed me that sacrificing my preferences for the sake of the Gospel is worth it,
You showed me that living from a place of sabbath rest is essential,
You showed me that discipleship is what you make of it,
You showed me that unity isn’t just something that you talk about having, but something that you actually go after,
You showed me that I have something to learn from each of my squad mates,
You showed me true friendship,
You showed me family,
You showed me that comparison kills joy,
You showed me how to be humble,
You showed me what endurance & grit looks like,
You showed me that Abba’s timing & ways really are better than mine,
You showed me that i’m equipped even when i don’t think i am because i have Holy Spirit,
You watered & grew the fruits of the Spirit within me,
You pushed me, challenged me, & produced growth within me,
& i’m thankful for you.
I wouldn’t have changed a thing.
all my love,
Nikki
