how fast can you say ‘yes?’
- the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Once upon a time I was (and sometimes still am) one of these resorters. In 2013, God told me to start looking at other insane options to do with my life rather than Bible College. I applied for this 11 month 11 country missions trip that costs more than $16,000. I was just being obedient but not really believing of His delivery. 10 months later, I was stuck with the funds to launch on this historic trip still not believing that this was my calling.
And through the steepest uphill battle of doing missions work for almost a year I found that this really is my calling.
The selection of next steps came about nearing the end of my time on this journey. And I knew that God wanted me to make a commitment post haste (Parks & Rec anyone?). I committed to a year of discipleship training and another $10,000 that I didn’t have. Many people thought that this decision was quite immature. From the factors of no greenbacks ($$$) to the probability that I was on a travel high. I had my doubts of that high as well.
But I was tired of being doubtful that God was a liar.
He took me to over 11 countries. He showed me what a Christ follower looks like in all parts of the world. He demonstrated what fatherly love looks to everyone I encountered. He trusted me. I’ve stopped pausing for more incentives. I’ve stopped pausing for more information. I’m ready to leap into the next thing that He wants me to do.
Ask yourself, how fast can you say ‘yes?’
If you ever want to talk more about my journey, contact me! I’d love to talk to anyone about how crazy God might seem. When He really is the face of courage trusting His sons & daughters to see what He sees.
