Mark and I had the pleasure of attending a bit of the District Conference of the C&MA this past Tuesday. It was a really interesting day. It felt really good and encouraging to be with a bunch of people who love the Lord and have walked with him – some for a few years, and some for a great many. We felt really honored to be prayed for by the whole group (a surprise to us) and that our calling stirred up excitement in some of our brothers and sisters (and the President of the denomination!). We even got to lead worship with our Indy pastor, Danny. We got cut short during the actual service, but it was so much fun practicing and worshiping together.
Among all the other encouragement and good discussion-starting interactions, Mark and I were reminded of what’s before us. A friend, Chad, was asking us how we’re praying for what’s before us. And we realized we’d gotten short-sighted enough to be pretty consumed with the Visa coming through to the extent of forgetting the work our hearts need to be getting ready for. Please pray with us that we wouldn’t lose focus and that we’d be productive in preparation for the work to come. It’s so easy to get swept away by the little things that are somewhat out of our hands! Thanks, Chad.
Life does still keep plugging along, of course. The house we’re living on is on the market and had it’s first showing today. We’ve got a slew of baby showers and other random celebrations. Friends getting married. A friend losing a father. Our hearts and being more and more moved with celebration and shared sorrow. Life is good and I’m incredibly thankful for it all. God just continues to blow open my experience of His heart. And still leaves me wanting more…
These lyrics from a Misty Edwards song have been really moving to me this week:
I don’t want to talk about you like you’re not in the room
I want to look right at you
I want to sing right to you
I believe you’re listening
I believe you’re moved at the sound of my voice
Give me Dove’s Eyes
Give me undivided devotion to only you