an open journal on Tuesday, April 12
I get asked a lot about my future in ministry. I’m often asking God those same questions. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far:
Known: I’m going to graduate with a business degree in 2023!
Not Known: Will I end up as part of a business overseas?
Known: I want to go to the last reached groups on earth and plant a church/bible translation there. I’m taking a trip to learn more this summer! (Learn more here).
Not Known: Will that be South Asia, or somewhere else in the 1040 window? Where, exactly?
Known: I will need training beyond my degree to be prepared for the field (you can check out that training here).
Not Known: Will I go with an organization, a team of partners, or will I start by myself somewhere?
Known: I want to be a part of a local church in the states that makes the unreached a priority.
Not Known: Will people actually send me? Am I crazy to think that people will think that I’m that great, that I’m some hero to go to the ends of the earth? How on earth is anyone qualified for that??
I feel like Moses:
But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.”
Oh. Right. It’s not really about my skills and abilities, is it? It’s not about how great or terrible I am. It’s not about what I can do or say. All I can do is wait on the Lord, and steward what he has given me. I don’t know what the future holds. But I know His promises. Here’s some promises to encourage you today:
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is wholly turned toward him. 2 Chron 16:9
What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 1 Cor 15:36
Would you pray right now that I would die to self? Would you ask God to humble me and keep me reliant on him? Those are my biggest needs. I appreciate you reading this open journal today. I hope you’re encouraged. These open journals help me include you in my journey, and they give me clarity on what I’m doing.
Thanks for reading,