Tuesday, we gathered at a pavilion to share one more meal together-- "the end of everything" picnic. It was a sweet time.
Looking back at the last 3 years, I am overwhelmed at all God has done in our ministry and taught me personally. I highly doubt there is any experience that could compare to working with WDA the last few years-- God's ways are very wise and good. I would not have grown in some key areas if I had been anywhere else.
The thoguht of leaving the biblical fellowship and intentional discipleship found in this body, a staff team that though aren't perfect walk in integrity and love, a city of believers who pray for revival, a church that loves to proclaim the gospel, and friends that genuinely seek after Christ's rule in life is an unnerving one.
This is most certainly a bittersweet time-- I am savoring the goodness of God to place me in a ministry and church that raises the bar high in Christ-centered living and reflection. I am reviling in past events-- not to sit and dwell for contemplation sake, but to marvel at the kindness and wisdom of God. He has done great things. In the midst of a weighty sadness, I place my hope in that he is a God that will continue to do great things.
I do not know what lessons or people await me in Deerfield, but know God has given me more than I ever expected ministering in Athens... and know that he will continue to surprise me. But for now, I am pausing to praise Jesus for all that he has done, for all that he has changed in me, and for how he has prepared me for the future works he has ordained.
Looking back at the last 3 years, I am overwhelmed at all God has done in our ministry and taught me personally. I highly doubt there is any experience that could compare to working with WDA the last few years-- God's ways are very wise and good. I would not have grown in some key areas if I had been anywhere else.
The thoguht of leaving the biblical fellowship and intentional discipleship found in this body, a staff team that though aren't perfect walk in integrity and love, a city of believers who pray for revival, a church that loves to proclaim the gospel, and friends that genuinely seek after Christ's rule in life is an unnerving one.
This is most certainly a bittersweet time-- I am savoring the goodness of God to place me in a ministry and church that raises the bar high in Christ-centered living and reflection. I am reviling in past events-- not to sit and dwell for contemplation sake, but to marvel at the kindness and wisdom of God. He has done great things. In the midst of a weighty sadness, I place my hope in that he is a God that will continue to do great things.
I do not know what lessons or people await me in Deerfield, but know God has given me more than I ever expected ministering in Athens... and know that he will continue to surprise me. But for now, I am pausing to praise Jesus for all that he has done, for all that he has changed in me, and for how he has prepared me for the future works he has ordained.
Admittedly, I look forward to his return when I'll no longer have to say goodbye. When we'll glory in God, together, having never to depart.
Your role, my dear reader, has not been a passive one. For that, I am thankful. You have played a significant part in all of this... supporting me with prayer, finances, and verbal encouragement. I thank you with all my heart. You've ministered with me and joined God's great cause of revealing himself to the Church and to the world. I deeply value your partnership, friendship, and love... And look forward to our journey ahead!
3 comments:
...Here's to Life's new chapters.
chicago is such an awesome city...you will love it! check out lawndale community church and their ministries. the pastor and founder of this church is super involved in ccda. it's somewhere in chicago.
can't wait to hear what this new path entails :)
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