Have you ever been so full of joy you felt like you were going to explode? I had that feeling today. The past 24 hours have just been so full of life and love. I decided to lead a trip to Pachuca, Mexico this summer. The trip will take place in June and I had that feeling that I made the absolute right decision when I committed. After my normal busy Wednesday night ministries, I went to coffee house. It’s a college/singles ministry my church has on Wednesday nights. It was open mic night, meaning I got to hear some incredibly talented musicians and just talk and enjoy my friends all around me. I got to have 3 solid conversations with friends who I hadn’t spent much time with recently. It was such a blessing. I stayed until the night was over and left not feeling a bit tired, but so grateful. I came home and was able to talk to a friend in Africa for awhile, also a blessing. When I crawled into bed life felt so utterly complete.
This morning, I woke up before my alarm went off. Rather than regret my late night, I was full of energy and ready to start my day. I spent some quality time with God, and got to work early. I had lunch with my sister and we got to talk and catch up. She is on the ground floor of a Muslim ministry getting started at my church that several young people are involved in. Late this afternoon I had a meeting with our missions coordinator and Barbara Baker, she’s our missionary in Pachuca, Mexico. Talking to her and learning about the culture and customs, ideas for ministry while we’re there, etc. After my time with Barbara and Paul ended in prayer, my dear friend Meredith called and informed me that she had been offered a position on our missions committee. I left the church office feeling like I was floating on cloud nine.
I feel like our church is at a point of transition. We’re transitioning into a new generation. Leaders in my generation (my close friends) are rising up, and the church leadership is taking notice and giving them the leadership they’re eager for. And I LOVE it!!
The day was finished off with dinner with my family, then a little praise and worship time on my own at my apartment. My heart is so full of joy I can’t even describe it, but I thought I’d share my joy. I hope and pray your life is as full of joy as mine has been these past 24 hours. God’s goodness and love has just blown me away and I’m so thankful I’m His child.
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