Have you ever had such highs and lows in such a short span of time? This has recently been the case for us here in Newcastle. It's been an emotional couple weeks which began with a new sister in Christ while ending with tears of distress.
Please continue to pray for the Kingdom work we're blessed to be a part of here. God knows what He's doing and satan is trying to disarm us. God has won the war, He is victorious in the battle, yet satan tries time and time again to fight against is. satan obviously hasn't realized he's fighting a losing battle.
The victory is won. Christ has risen from the grave. The enemy has been defeated. Yet why do I feel so beaten?! I've found the more I get to know these young people whom God ceased in His image, the more I'm convinced this is where I'm meant to be, but my heart yearns for the softening of these young people's hearts to the Gospel, this good news we share, the reason we're here and our purpose for living, the grace and freedom that is found in Jesus.
As I finish rambling at 2:23 in the morning I can't help, but wonder, "what's next?". It's not something we think about all that often, yet it's the one guarantee in life: there's always something coming next.
What's next for you? Where's God taking you on your adventure together as you travel this journey? And after this time on earth, what's next for you? It's when we begin doing everything in light of eternity, our entire perspective changes. Those little things that use to tie us up don't seem to bother us anymore, that annoying person becomes a blessing of companionship, and those who are deemed "unlovable" become "irresistible" to your heart. When you think of what's next do you think in terms of yourself, those around you, or about eternity? Let me challenge you to look through an eternal lens at those around you and I guarantee you'll discover when you truly do that, God can't help but look after you.
You're a warrior for the King, believe that. Fight like a champion, take hits like a champion, because, with Christ, we are VICTORIOUS!!
Romans 12:12
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