First of all, I would like to say that I am committing today to start blogging consistently about my latest adventure and for the future adventures to come!
Most of you know that I have recently resigned from my position as the Associate Children's minister at Heritage Christian Church! For the last 6 months God has been calling me to be bold in my faith and live audaciously each and every day. At first I had no idea what that looked like at that moment. After some time in prayer and in the word this verse was etched on my heart, "But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." Exodus 9:16. My whole life I have lived in the same house, gone to the same church, and done the same things. I have become very comfortable and feel very safe in Peachtree City. When the Lord laid that verse on my heart I had no idea what He wanted to do with me. So, I started praying, "Lord, is this where you want me?" and in a matter of a few short hours He started to make it very clear to me that my time here is done. Now let me just be honest here and tell you that when you feel that answer from the Lord it is very scary, but my heart was overflowing with excitement. I knew that whatever was going to come next was going to be amazing. As I felt that my time here was done I didn't want to resign without a plan. But God had a different plan, as always. I felt like He was calling me to resign now and take a step out in faith and TRUST Him with my next adventure. That was very hard for me but the very next day I got a call about and opportunity to go to a third world country for a year.Not sure if that is where I am suppose to go but I took that as a sign that it's time to get up out of the comfy chair and take a leap of faith! So I did and knew in my heart that I was doing exactly what God had called me to do.
As I am finishing up my time here at Heritage until the summer ends I am desperately seeking God and all that He is to open a door for me and I will easily and confidently walk through it. He has already given me some incredible opportunities and I am praying for confirmation and direction in where He wants me. It is my heart's desire to go on the mission field for a little while. I am not sure what capacity or where or how long but know that I am called to "go." Over the last two weeks I have seen God reveal Himself to me in ways I never knew were possible and it has left me in absolute amazement! I am beyond excited to see where the Lord is going to take me next. I am a risk taker and love a new challenge and adventure. It is my heart's desire to serve my church faithfully until that time comes.
I would like to take a moment to share a little bit more of what Heritage Christian Church means to me and how the people here have encouraged me in my walk:
I have grown up in this church, I have been loved on, I have been challenged, I have been encouraged, I have walked away from, I have been baptized, I have witnessed growth, disappointment, miracles, and more. For all of these growth opportunities I am and always will be eternally grateful. However, I feel strongly that it is time for me to move on. I am not angry, I am not disgruntled, I am simply feeling called to stretch myself. I feel called to be bold in my faith and pray about exactly what God’s plan for my life is.
To understand my heart at this moment in my life, I can’t help but quote Ephesians 3:20: “God can do anything, you know-far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His Spirit deeply and gently within us.” This perfectly describes my heart as I am trusting God to open a door and I will walk easily and confidently through it.
I am beyond blessed to get to do what I do and to be a part of the community here. I have some INCREDIBLE people who are walking along side of me who have faithfully committed to praying and pouring in to me. I am who I am today because of the grace and love of Christ and the people He has surrounded me with. It is my hope and prayer that wherever the Lord takes me you guys will be able to follow me here on this blog! Thank you to all of you who have invested time, prayer, tears, and challenges in my life to help continue to mold me into the woman God has called me to be! My life is forever changed!
peace. love. and hancakes.
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