journey

Around this time a year ago, I was completely preoccupied with my own worries and troubles. I had doubts as to whether God was really sovereign and that He would take care of me... As if I had survived all these years on my own. No, I am not in control. Step back and put things in perspective.

I discovered what burnout was for the first time, finding that all the while that church was nothing more than a building to me. I needed to understand that church is not meant to be bland, it is meant to be the place where we experience God and His community. Take one step back first.

Today, I'm having to learn once again that though I've been so focused on serving and being obedient, I forgot that wihout love I am nothing, without love I gain nothing (1 Corinthians 13). I'm useless if I don't learn how to love before I act. Take one step back first.

Then, two steps forward.