“It’s not what you do
it’s who you do it with!”
it’s who you do it with!”
I think making decisions can be much like cliff
jumping! We come to the edge, our
stomach drops a little, and It’s at that point we make a decision. Some get scared and walk down. Safe, but possibly to safe! Others, zealous and bold don’t look…
they back up, run and jump, hoping that they’ll make it. Some make it, some
don’t! Then there’re are those who
stand at the edge, weigh the options, risk, and danger, look at where they’re
going to jump, and when ready…. jump as high and as far as they can! However
you could be waiting awhile for this guy. (of course there are other possible
outcomes, but you get the point)
jumping! We come to the edge, our
stomach drops a little, and It’s at that point we make a decision. Some get scared and walk down. Safe, but possibly to safe! Others, zealous and bold don’t look…
they back up, run and jump, hoping that they’ll make it. Some make it, some
don’t! Then there’re are those who
stand at the edge, weigh the options, risk, and danger, look at where they’re
going to jump, and when ready…. jump as high and as far as they can! However
you could be waiting awhile for this guy. (of course there are other possible
outcomes, but you get the point)
I tend to be the last guy!- Time tends to be necessary for
me to understand the decision I’m making.
me to understand the decision I’m making.
The World Race and the people involved have been dear to my
heart since the first day I met them! It’s hard to believe it’s been over 3
years since this whole thing began.!
I’ve tried my best to honor and nurture my relationship with the
WR. Every opportunity they’ve
given me has been a privilege!
Being staff or volunteer never mattered much to me, relationships tend
to be like that, I just wanted to be in the “mix.” Didn’t know what the future
held, but I feel like I’ve known I was going to be a part of the World-Race for
years to come. They’ve become like family to me! I believe in the dream that I think God has for the WR.
heart since the first day I met them! It’s hard to believe it’s been over 3
years since this whole thing began.!
I’ve tried my best to honor and nurture my relationship with the
WR. Every opportunity they’ve
given me has been a privilege!
Being staff or volunteer never mattered much to me, relationships tend
to be like that, I just wanted to be in the “mix.” Didn’t know what the future
held, but I feel like I’ve known I was going to be a part of the World-Race for
years to come. They’ve become like family to me! I believe in the dream that I think God has for the WR.
Starting in September I’ll have the privilege to officially
join the World-Race staff!!
join the World-Race staff!!
Before now I didn’t feel free to jump, and wondered if I
ever would. But it’s time! And
when I do, I try to jump as high and as far as I can.
ever would. But it’s time! And
when I do, I try to jump as high and as far as I can.
This was a decision of timing, invitation, choice, and God!
Each of you, even if I never receive comments or hear from
you has been a part of bringing me to this point!!
you has been a part of bringing me to this point!!
When I came home from leading my last World-Race team I felt
“timing” upon me. To be honest it caught me off-guard. I’ve been planning on moving to Spain
to serve there. But God began to do something in my heart. This wasn’t a directive from God, but a
blessing that was attached to what I wanted!! When you know what it’s like to
feel Him before you- you don’t want to go in any-other direction! It seems that while we walk
with God and make our choices, like going to the right (Spain), if He needs to,
he will whisper, “go left. I’m with you.”
I won’t lie it challenge me when I heard “go left!” Challenged me to
seek some answers and gain perspective. (visit that in another blog)
“timing” upon me. To be honest it caught me off-guard. I’ve been planning on moving to Spain
to serve there. But God began to do something in my heart. This wasn’t a directive from God, but a
blessing that was attached to what I wanted!! When you know what it’s like to
feel Him before you- you don’t want to go in any-other direction! It seems that while we walk
with God and make our choices, like going to the right (Spain), if He needs to,
he will whisper, “go left. I’m with you.”
I won’t lie it challenge me when I heard “go left!” Challenged me to
seek some answers and gain perspective. (visit that in another blog)
This is not a decision that came easily or was made lightly!
Mainly because this isn’t just a job! But feels like taking on a role- within
the Church! This isn’t just a
program or mission trip. It’s not
a romantic adventure or game! We
are constantly dealing with peoples lives… quite literally life and death! Probably the hardest work I’ve ever
done! It’s a lifestyle, way of life, culture, an idea! We’re in pursuit!
Mainly because this isn’t just a job! But feels like taking on a role- within
the Church! This isn’t just a
program or mission trip. It’s not
a romantic adventure or game! We
are constantly dealing with peoples lives… quite literally life and death! Probably the hardest work I’ve ever
done! It’s a lifestyle, way of life, culture, an idea! We’re in pursuit!
For the past three or so years, I’ve constantly felt “on
time!” Hasn’t been easy- but it’s been nice to feel that.
time!” Hasn’t been easy- but it’s been nice to feel that.
I’ve been blessed to have people in my life that help to
hold me accountable. Ask me the
tough questions, push, pull, and slap me if need be. Keeping me from fear or
confusion! But also release me to be me!
Thank you to all those who continually invest, love, and pour into me! I am one of those who are reaping the
benefit of your labor! My parents being the core of all this!
hold me accountable. Ask me the
tough questions, push, pull, and slap me if need be. Keeping me from fear or
confusion! But also release me to be me!
Thank you to all those who continually invest, love, and pour into me! I am one of those who are reaping the
benefit of your labor! My parents being the core of all this!
Somewhere in my life I heard it said, “With
passion, hope, and love you have the potential to create a movement. With
Politics you get in front of a movement and try to maintain!”
passion, hope, and love you have the potential to create a movement. With
Politics you get in front of a movement and try to maintain!”
Before I was even aware of it I found myself smack-dab in
the middle of this thing! There is
more to this “thing” then what meets the eye! Sometimes I wonder how I got
here. But I’m among friends, and
what feels like family!
the middle of this thing! There is
more to this “thing” then what meets the eye! Sometimes I wonder how I got
here. But I’m among friends, and
what feels like family!
The World-Race has the potential to be a real movement…and
in my opinion will be! I have no
desire to be in front of a movement! But every desire to do my part, see people
go past where I’ve been! To be a part of people “becoming and reaching their
destiny- and to reach the nations!”
in my opinion will be! I have no
desire to be in front of a movement! But every desire to do my part, see people
go past where I’ve been! To be a part of people “becoming and reaching their
destiny- and to reach the nations!”
You maybe asking, “a movement of what?” Please stay with me
in my next few blogs as I continue to share. I will up date you on N. Thailand
and my exciting progress, my time in Spain sense I’ve returned from the race, and
specifically what coming on staff with the WR will look like.
in my next few blogs as I continue to share. I will up date you on N. Thailand
and my exciting progress, my time in Spain sense I’ve returned from the race, and
specifically what coming on staff with the WR will look like.
Love you all!
