In two days I will be on my way over to Chennai, India. This will be a first for me. Honestly, I have not had much time to think about the reality of all of this. seriously, is something wrong with me? Shouldn't I feel some sort of anxiety or a certain amount of disbelief? I am definitely looking forward to it, kind of like a quiet excitement. I have been in the United States for far too long now, it has been a year and several months since I have remained in this country. This is the longest I have stayed in one place for years now. I view this trip to India as an odd type of relief and renewal for myself. I will be going along with a small team of adults from North Heights (the church I work at) It is an absolutely solid team, I would not be surprised if we see miraculous healing or other signs and wonders. Seriously, there are some Christ Followers in this team. We will be working with several ywam ministries while in Chennai. Coming alongside these ministries we will be working with an AIDS hospice, a street kids ministry, counseling clinics, ministry in slums, doing some work in tsunami affected areas... a whole lot of stuff, all subject to change. I am anticipating some beautiful things during this time. I have been finding myself restless lately, asking myself deep questions and processing through whatever odd types of regurgitated mass surface as a result. I suppose this is justifiable. The questions I ask are ones that are rooted in the faith I claim. The difference between following Christ and labeling oneself "Christian". What is the "cost" of following Christ? More questions and feelings than I care to express here and now. Maybe India will straighten these questions up or maybe it will add more fuel to the fire, I am leaning toward the latter. If you desire to pray, please do. Intercede on our behalf and on behalf of those we will be displaying love to. Ask that Christ would be seen through us and that we could reveal His truth and beauty as we encounter it. Peace.
1.13.2009
drinking deep
In two days I will be on my way over to Chennai, India. This will be a first for me. Honestly, I have not had much time to think about the reality of all of this. seriously, is something wrong with me? Shouldn't I feel some sort of anxiety or a certain amount of disbelief? I am definitely looking forward to it, kind of like a quiet excitement. I have been in the United States for far too long now, it has been a year and several months since I have remained in this country. This is the longest I have stayed in one place for years now. I view this trip to India as an odd type of relief and renewal for myself. I will be going along with a small team of adults from North Heights (the church I work at) It is an absolutely solid team, I would not be surprised if we see miraculous healing or other signs and wonders. Seriously, there are some Christ Followers in this team. We will be working with several ywam ministries while in Chennai. Coming alongside these ministries we will be working with an AIDS hospice, a street kids ministry, counseling clinics, ministry in slums, doing some work in tsunami affected areas... a whole lot of stuff, all subject to change. I am anticipating some beautiful things during this time. I have been finding myself restless lately, asking myself deep questions and processing through whatever odd types of regurgitated mass surface as a result. I suppose this is justifiable. The questions I ask are ones that are rooted in the faith I claim. The difference between following Christ and labeling oneself "Christian". What is the "cost" of following Christ? More questions and feelings than I care to express here and now. Maybe India will straighten these questions up or maybe it will add more fuel to the fire, I am leaning toward the latter. If you desire to pray, please do. Intercede on our behalf and on behalf of those we will be displaying love to. Ask that Christ would be seen through us and that we could reveal His truth and beauty as we encounter it. Peace.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I love this post a lot. Have a blessed trip! :0)
ReplyDeleteI so wish I was going with you guys - Chennai was my favorite part of India.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you guys and look forward to hearing about all that happens, and I really do hope that you feel refreshed!
I think you kind of hinted at the passage in Luke 9 where Jesus tells his disciples to deny themselves, pick up their crosses daily and follow him. Asking what that really looks like in practice leads to some very deep, but healthy questions about our faith. I think that they can open the doors to living a life that God truly means for us to live. Have an amazing time in India.
ReplyDelete