I just got done driving back with my family on a 14 hour trek from New Jersey, and 2 days later Cass and I drove 15 hours to Winner, South Dakota. Call us crazy, but it actually didn't feel like long, until we were 30 miles out from our destination. The moon was already setting, bugs were splashing the windshield at a gross, fast pace. We were listening to whatever music came on that wouldn't put us to sleep. There was no traffic and our address in the GPS was wrong. Yet, God was still there. We had left Indiana that morning a little teary eyed, very nervous. I might have been having second doubts about going. I travel all the time and it's usually by myself. I have finally been getting back into the groove of small town living to pack up and go again.
But that's the thing. If I listened to every doubt that passed through my head, I would have never joined theater. I wouldn't have gone to Costa Rica.
See that's the thing. God doesn't call us to live in our fear. Fear doesn't define me. I used to let it define many areas in my life.
I want to live for Christ though. I want my actions and words to match when I speak and show the love of our Savior.
Reminds me of Paul. I love the guy. He was defined by so many things before God's grace changed him. Paul didn't let fear take grip over him. Paul constantly was reminding himself and others of why we do what we do, and how to live as a follower of Christ when no one else follows.
So, day two of the trip, I'm sitting in the car on our way to the Badlands. Our stomachs are full of warm food. We are rested up and ready to continue on. And I'm just trying to take everything in: far off mountains, hills, curvy roads, blue skies And I'm just grateful. Grateful for a merciful Savior who pours out His love to us. Who gives us purpose with precious life, despite the trials and tribulations that try to confuse us. I'm grateful for friends, like Cass, who have a solid foundation in faith. I'm just grateful for a whole bunch.
But that's the thing. If I listened to every doubt that passed through my head, I would have never joined theater. I wouldn't have gone to Costa Rica.
See that's the thing. God doesn't call us to live in our fear. Fear doesn't define me. I used to let it define many areas in my life.
I want to live for Christ though. I want my actions and words to match when I speak and show the love of our Savior.
Reminds me of Paul. I love the guy. He was defined by so many things before God's grace changed him. Paul didn't let fear take grip over him. Paul constantly was reminding himself and others of why we do what we do, and how to live as a follower of Christ when no one else follows.
So, day two of the trip, I'm sitting in the car on our way to the Badlands. Our stomachs are full of warm food. We are rested up and ready to continue on. And I'm just trying to take everything in: far off mountains, hills, curvy roads, blue skies And I'm just grateful. Grateful for a merciful Savior who pours out His love to us. Who gives us purpose with precious life, despite the trials and tribulations that try to confuse us. I'm grateful for friends, like Cass, who have a solid foundation in faith. I'm just grateful for a whole bunch.
To God be all the glory.
so grateful for your honesty. so grateful that you didn't let the fear stop you and so grateful for your continued desire to seek and know and serve our Savior more and more every day. much love to you as you continue this wonderful journey.
ReplyDeleteSo I've gotten some time to catch up on these posts and I'm already loving them. congrats on a great opportunity to see amazing things and be challenged!! :)
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