i can not rescue myself

Officially, I must begin my journey with Jesus in finding a ministry team to be a part of reaching more college students, who will reach families, who will reach the world for Christ. I could not sleep much last night, and felt the same weight I would be feeling if I was doing this all on my own. But after prayer, I am reminded that I am not alone, that this is not on my own strength, which has yet to be exerted. I sense a strong and wise hand on my back, which puts me at an ease and has given me a better perspective on walking forward.

I learned this morning about being a rescuer. How, so often, I try to be a rescuer for people, but often can not be. Jesus is a rescuer, we just need to stay out of his way. If you picture it like this: A person in constant trouble, drama surrounding them and we run to their aid thinking that we can handle their every need, answer every question. But when we can't, we run dry, we add to the drama. It's like Sarai who, not willing to wait for God to bare Abram a child, acted as the rescuer in giving Hagar to him instead. Now what did that bring? More drama... she could not handle it.

So often, we are thinking that God is only walking with us through our struggles, and not others, so we give ourselves the responsibility of doing it for Him. Are we just in his way? Doesnt God have a plan for them as well? A plan to prosper and not harm them? To give them a hope and a future too? Yes he does. So lets just stand out of the way shall we? He will prove again and again that his plan is better than our own, and he will show us and lead us when to use our hands and hearts for those in need.

New transitions...

5.10.2010

Hello all,

Im starting a blog that will be an informational and hopefully an encouraging spot for those inquiring. I am shy of a week till I graduate from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. From there I will begin the summer search and rescue of a ministry team who will prayerfully and financially offer support for my internship with Campus Crusade for Christ starting in the Fall. This may be one of the most adventurous, and refining walks of my life as I lean completely on God's understanding rather than my own. He will provide, and he will do some amazing things in my life and others.

So. Please keep your hands, arms, legs and noses inside the carpet....cause we're out'a here!!!!