Change Is Still A Good Thing

Sometimes when God speaks we hear but do not listen. Been there, done that. In fact, my latest attempt not to listen to God was very recent. Since Katrina, I have been praying and looking and praying and searching and praying and seeking council and praying and praying and praying for God's clear direction regarding service in New Orleans. Yes, even missionaries struggle with knowing where and how they are to serve Christ. For the past three months, I have be setting up the volunteer village (I previously referred to it as a base camp) for Operation NOAH Rebuild. This volunteer village gig provided my Katrina weary mind, body and spirit with an easy street assignment for the next two years. However, my selfish desire to take it easy did not match up with God's call for greater action. I found myself at odds with God. This is never a good place to be. I had to surrender to the task for which God called me to fulfill. Therefore, I am currently in transition into an evangelism and church planting role in the New Orleans area. I could not be more excited. This has long been my heartbeat and through God's perfect timing, I now have the opportunity to serve Christ the way I'm wired. So once again, change enters my life and its not just a good thing, its a God thing.