Well here we go. This is crazy. I'm about three days away from jumping out of a good, stable job as a full time youth pastor (in the midst of this wonderful economy) to jump into the unknown expanse of starting a new church. I feel like Jesus jumped of a cliff and all I heard as he disappeared over the lip was "what are you waiting for?"
Yeah. That sums up my story. But I guess better to jump and get hurt instead of just standing there or walking away and wondering the rest of my life what I missed out on.
Oh and then there's this other thing. As much as my mind calls me crazy, my soul is drawn like a magnet to what lies over the edge. I'm sure there's pain, heartache, temptation, hurt, failure, and a battle. But there will also be joy, excitement, love, obedience, hope, and faith.
And there will be people.
Jesus is always with people.
People who live in hurt and without hope.
I'm at a point of tension and it's time to let go of the safety rope and jump. To my knowledge comfort never has been equated with those saints of our past who have mightily followed in Jesus' footsteps.
Great love oozes great sacrifice.
Jesus here I come.
Randy, you are an amazing man of God. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts, and more importantly, my prayers. You have meant so much to me over the last four year, I'm so thankful that the good Lord led you into my life. I am certain that my relationship with you has been one of the most crucial factors in my relationship with God. Thank you for all that you have done for me, your words and actions have been impressed deeper within me than you could ever know.
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Kevin Leikert
Thanks Kevin, that means more than i could ever express here. I love you too bud and look forward to watching the adventure that God will take you on if your willing!
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