questions

I think I could fill a journal this morning with all the questions I have (and have actually filled quite a few pages - at some point you just have to stop). It's
reminiscent of my college days. I was riddled with questions that seem to go nowhere and seemed to keep me in a constant state of unsettledness.

Thanks to God's grace, Jesus' sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit's presence many of those old questions no longer haunt me. I do, however, have new set of questions. And I'd be lying if I said I am feeling settled.

Foremost in my mind are these: What does it look like to live missionally in a small town? Is it too ambitious &/or wrong to use a business? How can I be sure my motives are pure? Is it right to move forward no matter who is on board or not? How drastic of a lifestyle change is God leading us to? Who exactly are we called to minister to? How do we find out? Is it foolhardy to jump in? By not jumping in, do we risk God lessening the desire?

I guess I go back to what I know...I know that we are called to recognize Jesus in the everyday...That he has given us the privilege and responsibility of partnering with him in restoration of the world. Caring for the hurting is key. Love above all else is what He requires. He is in control and his timing is perfect. It is more about 'being' in his presence right now than it is about 'doing' his work. I'm not running away from the possibilities (not sure what that means, but it is something I know).

I've never been a patient person.