Now that I’m getting settled into my new home here in Port Huron, Michigan I plan on keeping this blog updated a lot more than I have been. Lately I’ve posted other people’s blogs, picture blogs and a support blog – but that’s about it.
I’m changing that today.
Two years ago when I started this whole crazy journey, writing was one of the biggest ways God spoke to me and through me. I remember getting many emails and comments from people I knew well and others I didn’t know at all. And it was amazing to see how God was changing and touching their lives through my life. I loved writing with such honesty and openness. And it’s not like I have stopped doing that, it’s just that I have stopped writing altogether. Back then it seemed like my willingness to let it all hang out brought others to a place where they felt like they could share their fears and struggles. Which is what we should be doing as the body of Christ – dropping the fake BS facade, opening up and allowing others to strengthen, comfort and encourage us. That’s what I miss the most from my blogs – YOUR God stories. I need to hear them again, because I too need to be strengthened, comforted and encouraged.
Because right now I feel like I’m walking out on this huge unfinished building and I’m standing on one of those metal frame support thingies. And I’m looking over the edge, hundreds of feet up, and getting ready to jump into God knows what!
In less than 90 days I’m getting married to the woman I dearly love. However, when you bring to strong-willed people together it’s just downright painful.
Ericka and I left everything familiar and moved to Michigan because God said.
I’m starting a brand new job and I’m trying to figure out how that’s going to look. Not to mention, how it’s going to come together with Ericka’s ministry?
Also I don’t get paid so I’m working on raising support. Do you want to help? Click here
Fortunately we are surrounded by people we know and love who are going through the same thing. However, there is a new dynamic to our community we must adjust to.
Oh yeah, and wedding planning.
I’m not complaining. I walked into all these things on purpose. I guess because I knew my faith would be tested and stretched. (James 1:2-4) The unknowns are numerous and the answers are few. And my experience with God these past two years tells me I won’t be getting any answers anytime soon.
I’m reminded of Abraham and Sarah, God called them to leave their home and go to a place unknown. (Genesis 12) They obeyed and went, not knowing why. In fact, God has called many people to do things that look crazy and foolish to the rest of the world. I mean, imagine what Noah’s neighbor’s thought. Dude spent 75 years building a boat! 75 YEARS!!!! (Genesis 6) After the first few days I would have been like forget this God! I guess that’s why Hebrews 11 has been so heavy on my heart. I call it the “Hall of Fame Faith Chapter.” I love how a bunch of the verses start out with, “By faith…”
But the first verse defines faith for us:
“Faith is being SURE of what we HOPE for and certain of what we do not see.”
And I’ve got to remember this – verse 6.
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.”
The life of faith is not an easy one. It’s painful, scary and frustrating. However, over the last two years I have seen God show up. I hope He will again – in fact, I’m sure of it!
