Oh the life of ministry...

Oh the life of ministry...

This week of being back in North Carolina has been filled with great times, random, and it's challenges. 

This journey of faith contained with the unexpected challenges and provisions. One such example is when everything seemed to be on an increasing downhill. Cancelled meetings, low fundage, and the like. Enjoying the time here, yet the performance anxiety kicking in. A glimpse of hope with an unexpected gift. Then finding my car has been towed. Well there goes the gift...

Yet the provision in the timing and provided opportunity to catch up more with a friend. More than that, a continued test of trust.

Some more spiraling down when hear word of a closing of a  friend's ministry. Then and a need to change locations for my event. And cancelled numbers.  Should I cancel? Why waste people's time?

But at the same time, God already prompted my sweet sister though states away (B.Sue) to be already praying for me. We text each other at the same time. Me asking for prayer and her already on it.

I move forward in grace. The event was not about the numbers. It was about obedience, encouragement, and provided the opportunity to meet a stranger who learned about the issue of trafficking and a chance to hear about the gospel. Results are never my own.

This is just a small example of the many ups and downs of ministry and the battle in between. It is an example of the hand of Grace over my life. Things rarely work out the way expected and choosing to enjoy the beautiful mess in between.

Here's to the next step of faith..

Thankful for community that joins me on what I could never venture through on my own.

Thankful for a God with an endless supply of  love and grace.