Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Changing Seasons
It's been so amazing to see the beauty of fall in New England again. I had forgotten how bright the colors are and how crisp the air gets. I love it. The change in seasons is very evident here and hard to miss. I got to thinking of the verse "To everything there is a season and time for every purpose under Heaven." This season of fall is a precursor to a harsh winter- beauty before pain I guess :)
Finding beauty in difficult times can be so hard. I've asked the Lord more than once (I'm pretty sure I've used up my minutes with Him- ha!) what His plan is for us here in Massachusetts. New England is the 2nd least churched region in America. I'm on fire for God. You would think that would be a no brainer in regards to why I'm here... But, I don't always remember that. I've thought, I should be out there standing on a rock like John the Baptist yelling "Repent, for the day is near!" as I've found myself a little distressed and overwhelmed with the apparent lack of Christianity here in MA. We are seeking a church and becoming increasingly discouraged. We want so much to be in ministry again within a church and yet, we seem to be floundering. What was God's purpose in sending us here? Why can't I have what I had before? And then, the Lord reminds me "To everything there is a season..."
We had such a wonderful and abundant season in Colorado. It's dry and barren here. Revival isn't dead though, it's just dormant. It needs the water of prayer and fasting. It's a new season for us. We don't have to have the answers, we just need to be willing to go where we're led. We know it's here, even on the days when I cry for what I had. I knew it was great when I had it, now that knowledge has just been solidified!
Pray for New England. Please. God IS going to move here in a mighty way and I know in my heart He's called us here "For such a time as this." even if we don't know what it all looks like.
Thanks for listening to the ranting of a silly little girl who just wants to do what is most glorifying to God and sometimes forgets it can't always be "my way." :~)
Finding beauty in difficult times can be so hard. I've asked the Lord more than once (I'm pretty sure I've used up my minutes with Him- ha!) what His plan is for us here in Massachusetts. New England is the 2nd least churched region in America. I'm on fire for God. You would think that would be a no brainer in regards to why I'm here... But, I don't always remember that. I've thought, I should be out there standing on a rock like John the Baptist yelling "Repent, for the day is near!" as I've found myself a little distressed and overwhelmed with the apparent lack of Christianity here in MA. We are seeking a church and becoming increasingly discouraged. We want so much to be in ministry again within a church and yet, we seem to be floundering. What was God's purpose in sending us here? Why can't I have what I had before? And then, the Lord reminds me "To everything there is a season..."
We had such a wonderful and abundant season in Colorado. It's dry and barren here. Revival isn't dead though, it's just dormant. It needs the water of prayer and fasting. It's a new season for us. We don't have to have the answers, we just need to be willing to go where we're led. We know it's here, even on the days when I cry for what I had. I knew it was great when I had it, now that knowledge has just been solidified!
Pray for New England. Please. God IS going to move here in a mighty way and I know in my heart He's called us here "For such a time as this." even if we don't know what it all looks like.
Thanks for listening to the ranting of a silly little girl who just wants to do what is most glorifying to God and sometimes forgets it can't always be "my way." :~)
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