thankful
I’m sitting alone in my office.
I share this office with two amazing co-laborers in the faith. I think about the way these guys continually challenge me with their pursuit of Christ, encourage me with their words and actions and offer community with their families to Monique and I. I can’t help but be overwhelmed as I sit here and consider all that the Lord has allowed for me to be blessed with.
The quiet in this room helps me to reflect on the hustle of the past two weeks of settling in our new home, meeting new people, exploring the new city and engaging in new ministry opportunities and gospel relationships. It feels amazing to stop and sit in the reality of what the Lord has done and where He currently has us.
I look around this room and think about the conversations, prayer times and learning that will occur here. In the few interactions I’ve had with the beautiful people of Living Hope Neighborhood Church, I realize my inability to lead or even exist in my own strength. I’m humbled by the beauty and genuine nature of their pursuit of truth and I’m completely reliant on the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit to show me how to move. I feel desperate for help… and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
I see the ordination certificate on my shelf and I can’t help but smile and think about the hundreds of people that are praying for Monique and I back at Strong Tower Bible Church. I’m so thankful for the time that the Lord gave me there to help me to mature and grow according to His ways. The relationships that seemed to have been left behind in Tennessee have actually made the journey with us, and that makes my heart warm.
I look at the clock hanging on the wall, in this new office, and I know it is time to prepare for our Sunday gathering. But before I get up, I’m going to sit for a few more minutes and just thank the Lord for all that He has done, is doing and will do. Why don’t you do the same.
One Comment
I loved seeing your blog today. My prayers will be with you as you take this step of faith! What an exciting adventure. I used to live in the San Francisco area so my heart is still there in many ways. An amazing city that truly needs God’s love and grace. We lived in Novato and I was on staff at Marin Covenant Church in San Rafael. Did you ever meet Michael Hill? He was on staff at The People’s Church for awhile, but just moved back to CA a couple of months ago. He is on staff at Marin Covenant. Might be a good person to know! His wife is great too and I know Monique would enjoy her. I will pass on his contact info.