It's my one word answer to those who are asking: "What's happening with The Loop?" or "I haven't gotten a prayer letter recently... what are you up to?" or "Have you quit your blog? Are you doing something else? And if so...what?"
Umm.... I'm waiting.
Waiting for what?
Waiting for God.
I know. That sounds a bit weird. I've also said I'm "in between" or "on pause." No, we haven't given up. We continue to host things throughout the summer. But, when it comes to the big picture, to the "what's the next step" question, then the answer is... waiting.
It all started in late spring. I was coming off an exhausting winter, filled with dealing with difficult situations (thankfully, none of those situations was related to The Loop or to those in my household!). I began to realize that my schedule needed a major adjustment. If God has called me to represent Jesus to those around me, I needed to be present in this place! In June I handed over the reigns of being an assistant superintendent to someone else. And then I began waiting...
Around the same time, I got connected to a group that I really believe has great insights for our journey with The Loop. People who have already traveled the road we are on, and can lead the way. I spent a few days hearing from them, and rethinking our next steps. I also got in touch with them about getting a coach. And I'm still waiting.
I decided to take this summer as a time of prayer and listening for what the Lord's next steps are. And I'm waiting.
The waiting isn't a bad or a difficult place. I'm enjoying the summer, and the more open schedule. I'm diving in to being creative with our Art & Soul group. I'm appreciating the opportunity for more prayer.
And God's been showing up in wild ways. Answering prayers that I pray for others. But when it comes to those things that I'm praying for us and for me? I'm still waiting...
Pray with me in "the wait," will you?
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