I found this as I was cleaning out my jumpdrive. It's amazing that I found it today, today saw me start my first day at Project 1:17 as part of the leadership staff, my title, Spiritual Formation & Program Coordinator, much more me than billing and filing. I'll miss the faces of those precious to me who are still at THQ.
"Today I made my bi-monthly pilgrimage to the Project 1:17 website. After reading the testimonies of those who are part of this year’s class; and counseling myself away from the paranoia that regularly attacks me; telling myself that there is no hierarchy in the family of God; that there is no position available other than “Child of God.” They are good ones this year, gotta tell you!
God has been very loud to my friends and I. He is calling us into different ministries – some of us He is being so ridiculously loud, that it could be very scary if it were not for the fact that we know He has our best interests at heart. I have no idea what to make of the whole thing; even someone who psychoanalyzes as much as me cannot make sense of it all; which is killing me!
Being back at the Project site brought the signature verse back to mind; I was sitting staring at the screen and there it was.
“Learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed, defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” ISAIAH 1:17
I bet He is pleased with Himself! He should be; he gave me the smack down!"
God showed me reality that day, and He showed me reality today. The learning to do right it tough, even painful. We all want justice for others who wrong us, but shy away from justice for ourselves. Encouraging people is probably the easiest part of that verse, we can all give lip service, but can we all be faithful in encouraging others in prayer? What I know of the family of God is that there is no-one who is fatherless, for we all have the Father, it just requires those who have that knowledge to share it.
I just felt like I should share this today given God's timing; He crackss me up so He does.
D’arenberg Hermit Crab McLaren Vale
8 years ago
7 comments:
wow, that 117 crew is fortunate to have someone to take up the mantle of spiritual formation, like you.
deep stuff mcsmeaton. hope your time at 117 is blessed. that founder guy wishes he had thought of hiring you.
Hey Girlie!! You've updated. I tried emailing your lotus but it got bounced back. Need the info on when your parents are coming to Italy. We think we may be able to meet up with them. Anyway, glad to hear you're all moved in. Praying that you will be blessed at Project! This is your new adventure!!! Loving You! :)
I miss you already...and you aren't that far. :-(
When's the big welcome party?
So lassie, when's the next time you are coming our great city ????
The kids at the UM (urban mission) have already told me about the new 117 bunch and one atypical leader .....
I've got a bunch of the city kids at camp this week-end ... tenting and cooking over campfires and letting His Glory seep into their souls ...... we could use a good pancake flipper saturday am .... no starbucks allowed !!!
blessings,
Where are you??? I emailed you and I haven't heard from you in forever?? Do you not love me anymore??? :(
Time for a new post Smeaton!
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