For Such A Time As This...

Have you ever had those times in life where it seems everything that you run across has the same message? At every corner and turn, whatever you're reading, the Word preached from the pulpit, the Bible study you're currently in...even the conversations with friends... everything points in the same direction.

Do you ever say to yourself, "Okay, Lord...I get it!" Or at least you're trying to get it.

When we started the journey of the unknown in 2010 a veteran missionary told me, "While you're in this time, don't miss out on what Lord is trying to show you. Be present in where He has you at the time." Her words have hung in my heart as we've traveled here and there, in the midst of waiting and wondering.

So here it is...the season I'm currently in...a renewed season of seeking Him. Not being at peace of where I am in my life. Wanting more of Him as I surrender myself to His purpose. A season of hopeful anticipation towards the future, not only for our family, but our church as they start a new chapter and for the community we live in. Anticipation mixed with living and being present in the here and now. Finding contentment in Him...in everything...in every situation.

The Lord is trying to work on me and my stubborn, selfish, hard headed, prone "not to get it" self.

Who I am is not enough.

There's more He wants from me.

So I'm on a hunt, digging deeper, searching, and maybe the hardest part for me...listening.

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live;

 yet not I, but Christ lives in me, 

and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith of the Son of God, 

who loved me, and gave himself for me." Gal. 2:20