Thinking back, I didn't have a clue as to what I was doing (Some might say that's still the case today--and in many ways, I would probably agree)! But, eight years is a long time in today's world of ministry, and I'm humbled and honored to have served God in this way.
Oh, it hasn't been easy by any stretch of the imagination! In fact sometimes it just flat out sucks!! Many times I feel like I'm spinning my spiritual wheels in thick mud; with no results to speak of. But yet, there has been a mysterious fulfillment produced from those eight years!
I have to admit, sometimes I want to pack it all in (a few hours ago was the last time it happened. That was a full 24 hours from the time before!).
But then my unbelievable, patient wife helps me to remember: CMIA, GCC Orphans, Lucy, Mike & Jenny, JMEN, my wife & sons, Sonny, Rachel and the girls, Pastor Gilbert in India, Foundations, Scott & Jessica, Megan, Lane & Diane, Brian and Charlene, Rob...and the list of people and places go on and on! All experiencing change of some kind because of Christ using me---little ole me, who doesn't know what he's doing! (Thank you, Jean)
But while reflecting on this landmark day, I've come to realize that I DO know what I'm doing! I'm being obedient to a call he placed on my life over 25 years ago. It's that simple, and it's the reason He's using me to make a difference. That and faith! I keep a saying in front of me daily that says "Faith is walking up to what you know...and taking one more step." God has some great things in store in the next 25 years of my life. Most will be challenging, some will be hilarious, all will be fulfilling; and all will be lived out by taking one more step in obedience! Whenever! Whatever! Wherever! Whoever!
My prayer is that you will reflect and then do the same!
God, thanks for the memories; but tomorrow let's get busy! There are so many...!
A Humble Servant!
Greg
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