There was an absence of God's voice and presence (about 400 years if I remember correctly) following the return from exile.... Generations must have begun to believe they'd been forgotten by God. Talk about hope deferred! Being in a season of waiting on God for next steps can be so frustrating. Even a child of God can struggle with perception of abandonment! Believers are never meant to feel settled in our temporary home and lets face it, this walk with the Lord is often full of twists and turns we never see coming!
Although God's been making it clear to me that He's very much still by my side, I'll admit I'm getting a bit anxious for some direction and long-range goals! Thankfully, by His grace, as I've been seeking the Lord about next steps He's been so faithful in gently speaking to my heart: not yet, be at rest, stop striving...comforting yet difficult to accept for a planner!
Some sermons and (as always) music have really ministered to me in this time. Podcasts are such a great companion for roadtrips and sometimes the daily commute or errands. What a blessing God's given in some technology! I love being able to redeem this time to set my thoughts on greater things.
Here's a few snippets from sermons that have ministered to me in this season of uncertainty (somehow I feel as though a bit of uncertainty is meant to be a constant in this walk....) At Passion, Beth Moore pointed out that a believers primary call is to the Savior. He'll reveal the rest in time. Louie Giglio spoke on "Twenty-something or Twenty-someONE" and "Left-turns, detours and the Sovereignty of God" from Passion City Church. Louie brought out the truth that God cares more about my character than my calling. Jon Ludavina at Midtown spoke on singleness as a grace gift. These messages have uplifted me with the truth that I am where I am for a reason.
This season of my life is an amazing opportunity to pour out everything I am for Christ. I have more resources: time, money and flexibility than I will never have in any other season..."Twenty somethings" are creations and tools of God. My generation could make a huge impact for the kingdom if we accept this calling. That starts with individual surrendered hearts.
There's so much talk in the Christian community about a call to go.....what about a call to stay and have an impact in a place you don't necessarily feel attached or drawn to? I don't know if this is a long or short term assignment....either way I want this time to be characterized by an increasingly intimate walk with the Lord.
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