Over the years, God has changed me in dramatic ways.
He has called me out of the corporate world working for “real people” dollars to working for “Jesus Dollars.”
He has brought me to my knees, face-to-face with my own sin and slowly been transforming my heart for His glory. (That’s been a “fun” process.)
He is (gradually) softening my heart and tongue. He is showing me how to set healthy boundaries with my emotions and work.
But one thing He has yet to change? My fear of heights.
I don’t have a paralyzing fear of heights. And I can easily handle things like airplanes, the St. Louis Arch and the Space Needle.
It’s “Open” heights that I have issues with. Like on top of grain bins (Sorry, my agriculture is showing….) And even just entertaining the thought of bungee jumping.
Uh, no thanks, Seabiscuit. Count me out.
I’ve written about “just diving in” and what to do when God tells you to jump in a lake. I’ve even written about taking such a big jump that we are risking rejection.
But now, this year, on this Leap-Year Day, I wanted to revisit all these things.
Because seriously, this is my life right now.
I just have this feeling that this year is going to be one of those “culmination” years. Something that, like a leap year, only happens so often.
Don’t get me wrong, all the previous years of walking with the Lord were absolutely vital– but this year seems to be one of those occasions when some of the puzzle pieces kind of click together.
Like my OneWord for 2016. It’s TRUTH. A hard word. But awesome. And definitely culmination status.
And my God-sized dreams. Way more heart-focused than general goal focused than ever before.
Honestly, it’s really hard to explain in words how this year is such a “leap” for me. (And you know if something leaves me speechless/wordless, it’s a pretty big thang.)
So today, I am reflecting. Pondering. Anticipating.
Because when it comes to taking that “leap” of faith in absolute obedience, it can scare our socks right off… But simultaneously make our hearts soar.
I can say with complete and total confidence that anytime I have said YES to the (crazy?) thing Jesus was calling me to, I have never regretted it.
It’s also important to know that all of the big YES’s in my life have been MUCH bigger than me.
Becoming an Army Wife. Parenting this sweet/crazy/intense/miniature-clone-of-yours-truly. Getting my masters in Christian leadership when all of my secular friends said it was a mistake. Accepting the call to ministry. Moving every couple of years with the army. Running a marathon. Fulfilling the Role as Protestant Women of the Chapel President here at JBLM. Transitioning into Blog Experience Editor for Army Wife Network.
ALL. THE. THINGS.
Please know that I don’t write this list to say, “Look at me, I’m awesome!” because that is a blatant lie. Without Christ, I am seriously a bag of worthless goo with mediocre writing skills and borderline ability to keep a threenager alive. That’s it.
But friends– oh friends!– when we say YES to all God has to offer us, and take that true leap of faith in utter obedience to Him, He accomplishes immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. He enables us to go on the heights– even if it makes us more nervous than climbing on top of a grain bin.
Trust me. #AskMeHowIKnow
So– we are 1/6 of the way through 2016. How are you doing with your walk with the Lord? Have you taken the leap? Because if you have, that’s great. Share your story by leaving a comment. If not– what are you waiting for?
Make this a Leap (year) of faith… to remember.
In Trust and Truth,
“God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” ~Ephesians 3:20 MSG
