Ephesians 2:8-10 I have been wrestling for the "right" thing to say to people who are afraid that I am putting myself in the face of danger and I am having to justify why God is sending me to Thailand. Frankly, I think I have been trying to convince myself. As I prepare to leave, it is easy to let my head take over and control all of the details -- and in turn, push my heart aside. There are normal fears (or concerns) that arise in situations like these; however, if I continue to let my head control my steps, I am never going to reach the heights my heart is leading me to. In the past few weeks, I have been so overwhelmed by His love and peace that it's all beginning to make sense. Let me shed a little bit of light on where I am coming from... God often speaks to us through our hearts and reveals deeper insight than our minds or words can even comprehend. When we try to explain them, they simply just don't make sense to those around us. It didn't make sense when God asked Noah to build a big boat in the middle of the desert; it didn't make sense for Moses to flea toward the Red Sea with Pharaoh's army charging them; it didn't make sense when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac when He promised that he would be the father of many nations. From our limited perspectives God often doesn't make sense... But when we take a step back and remember what He has already done, what He is presently doing, and the promises He has laid before us, we begin to see He is painting a Masterpiece! God often calls us out of our comfort zones to greater heights, but we have become experts of excuses and justifications. We let our minds rule rather than listening to the deeper words He has impressed upon our hearts. He has called me to reach outside of myself in order to reach those who have been trampled on by the face of evil. "Standing with the oppressed, even in the face of personal danger, is simply the only effective strategy for securing change and bringing to life the deep hope that freedom is possible" (Terrify No More). I have begun to see myself within the brushstrokes of the masterpiece He is painting. It has cast out all fear, overwhelming me with an unexplainable peace and courage. I no longer feel like I have to justify why I am spilling my life upon the canvas; the question I pose is why would I NOT want to be a part of this incredible masterpiece??? Without a shadow of a doubt, I am fearlessly ready!! :) I cannot wait to see what He is going to paint!! *I would challenge you to put your logic aside and ask yourself "What am I passionate about; what would I do if nothing held me back or stood in my way?" When you find your answer, I think you may have caught a glimpse of your brushstroke within this Masterpiece... ISAIAH 61 <3
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