It's clear from the vision I had over a year ago, that this is the geographical location our family is suppose to be. God plants us exactly where he wants us to be.
Months prior to my vision, I wrote a journal entry wrapped up in pity, feelings of despair and transgressions by a community & friends. It made me question where I belonged & even how God could allow it all to happen.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
But when you are completely emptied, that's when God does his best work. He fills you up as only he can do. And in turn you are able to pour out. He says, "I want you to be all mine-overflowing with my Love, Joy & Peace. Though you are a frail jar of clay, I have blessed you with the most precious treasure: the divine light of the Gospel. Your human frailty is necessary to show that this exceedingly great power is not from you but from me. As I fill you with my glory-gifts let my wondrous light shine through into other peoples lives." -Sarah Young, Jesus Calling
I understand God was pruning me for new growth. But, I'm no longer certain he was taking away all the old was "growth" or in this case, "people" with it. If I'm honest I failed to "Love" my neighbors as themselves.
We put up 6 foot fences & close the garage door as soon as we pull in. Loving & taking care of people globally is easy. We can be anonymous. It's not as easy to love where we are. In our neighborhoods & cities. It requires us to tear down our fences & garage doors and become authentic and vulnerable.
I am poor at practicing hospitality. It's not one of my strengths. But, I really need to step outside my comfort zone & serve & love my neighbors. If they won't come to me, I need to go to them & sometimes I won't have to go very far. And the first way to do that is to open up my home. Time to step out of my comfort zone & allow the holy spirit to empower me!
Months prior to my vision, I wrote a journal entry wrapped up in pity, feelings of despair and transgressions by a community & friends. It made me question where I belonged & even how God could allow it all to happen.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
But when you are completely emptied, that's when God does his best work. He fills you up as only he can do. And in turn you are able to pour out. He says, "I want you to be all mine-overflowing with my Love, Joy & Peace. Though you are a frail jar of clay, I have blessed you with the most precious treasure: the divine light of the Gospel. Your human frailty is necessary to show that this exceedingly great power is not from you but from me. As I fill you with my glory-gifts let my wondrous light shine through into other peoples lives." -Sarah Young, Jesus Calling
I understand God was pruning me for new growth. But, I'm no longer certain he was taking away all the old was "growth" or in this case, "people" with it. If I'm honest I failed to "Love" my neighbors as themselves.
We put up 6 foot fences & close the garage door as soon as we pull in. Loving & taking care of people globally is easy. We can be anonymous. It's not as easy to love where we are. In our neighborhoods & cities. It requires us to tear down our fences & garage doors and become authentic and vulnerable.
I am poor at practicing hospitality. It's not one of my strengths. But, I really need to step outside my comfort zone & serve & love my neighbors. If they won't come to me, I need to go to them & sometimes I won't have to go very far. And the first way to do that is to open up my home. Time to step out of my comfort zone & allow the holy spirit to empower me!
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