Breathe Deep

in an endless cycle of grace, He gives us gifts to serve the world. - Ann Voskamp


I believe that is imperitive in our lives to give to others.  Whether we give our time, our attention, our money, our love;  whatever it is, we must give.  But I also believe it is equally important to reflect.  To sit back and look at our life, where we are and where we are going.  What God has done in us and through us, all around us.  To give thanks and to mark in our hearts the great things He has done.  

The church Kevin and I pastor is a fast moving little thing. :)  I have heard it said from those who attend, that if you miss a week or two, you are left feeling out of sorts, because it moves at such a fast pace.  God has given us vision for our community and for our city, and we do everything we can to fulfill our mission.  We have been covered by His great love, and as the Word tells us, "they who have been forgiven much, love much."  We have no choice but to serve our King, and that translates into taking each opportunity He sends our way to show His heart to others.

Serving in "full time ministry", as it is called, (which all christians should, in my humble opinion, as everything we say and do is ministry) is draining at times.   It is mostly one-sided relationships, with people needing and asking and pulling from you. I must constantly remind myself that if we are connected to Jesus, we never can run dry, because He is never empty;  because He died there is always enough.  But in my fleshly body, I sure can get tired.  Though my spirit is full and content, the kids still whine and argue, the bills still need to be paid, the emails and calls come nonstop, and the refrigerator still must be stocked.  

So I rest in Him today.  I thank Him for His neverending grace.  I thank Him for showing me great and beautiful things that only He can do.  I thank Him for giving me the chance to see through His eyes.  

And I breathe in deep, His grace, that covers and lifts me up and fills every nook and cranny.  Because there is always enough.

<3 Christa