The work load is starting to "Pile on" for me but it is still low and that is good. I am still getting used to being here and getting in the swing of things. Right now I am currently working on a video for Dr. Kasali so he can update people while he is in the states.
It is Wednesday Morning and things are going well, just hanging out at CI-UCBC, the weather is overcast today but still warm. The shade does provide a very nice coolness.
So i have been reading Wild Goose Chase and i wanted to share this. there are a lot of applicable things in this so i do recommend you read it. i am not done so if you don't like it, Pole sana!
"We Turn our responsibilities into excuses. And that is when our responsibilities actually become a form of irresponsibility. Our responsibilities become the cage that keeps us from chasing the Wild Goose. And the only way out is responsible irresponsibility.
Sometimes the will of God feels downright irresponsible. You are called to make a decision or take a course of action that seems to make no sense. And if you do it, the people closest to you may think you are crazy. Even Jesus' family felt that way about him. But responsible irresponsibility means refusing to allow your human responsibilities to get in the way of pursuing the passions God puts in your heart."
-Mark Batterson-
This is so true, we get so carried away with what is required and our responsibilities that we forget what God does put in our hearts, and it gets in the way of us pursuing those passions. One thing that i am learning here about that is really easy because of something called Africa time, really things happen here at a different pace. I love it. I think i was on this pace before i even came to the Congo. But take time to really think about what God is putting in your heart and what your desires are and what you are passionate about. Be in-tuned with Gods voice. and from time to time go on a walk and ponder, (as my father would say) Walking and Pondering is a lost art.
(Just a thought when was the last time you pursued God like you pursued your wife your husband, girlfriend, boyfriend.)
This morning for chapel the sang trading my sorrows. and Honestly for the first time i see people who are really doing what they are singing. They daily trade in the sorrows, their pains, their sickness. and they are doing it for the Joy of the Lord.
Just some other verses i have been looking at:
- Psalm 37:4 "Delight your self in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."
- Job 12:10 "In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."
Things you can be praying for:
- My buddy brandon holmes God is providing so well and blessing his process of support raising and will continue to do so.
- pray for the team here and the health.
- Pray for the Congo that the right leaders are in place to run this country.
blessings to you all hope and pray things are going well. Jesus is alive.
Na mapendo ya Mungu, Na ushirika we Roho Mutakatifu Ukae Nanyinyi wote. Amina
(May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the Fellowship of the Holy spirit be with you all. Amen)
P E A C E from the M O O S E
5 comments:
wow moose...
I am encouraged and challenged by your words. Thanks for sharing your heart! Awesome.
Grant..thank you for this. I feel quite encouraged by all you write. I like that walking and pondering I will try it this week! Also, I love your ending with the Swahili..I read it in Swahili and I think it sounded very cool..(although I have no idea if I was pronouncing anything correctly it was still fun to try and say it!! May God fill you up each day and continue blessing you and others on this MARVELOUS journey!!
Your old cooking buddy friend
Julie Kelada
so glad to hear your voice yesterday...inspired by your updates...
Jambo Grant...so wonderful to read this...thanx for putting your heart in print....
I am also reading Wild Goose Chase, it is speaking into my heart also
I am so blessed to be your mom, and can't wait for God to teach us many things thru you and this part if your journey
be filled with peace and joy as you serve and live for God...the favor of the Lord is upon you
I love you...ciao ,,,mothership<><
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