Scared about the future that is so unknown?
Anxious that you won’t sell your house?
Worried about starting a church in this economy?
Afraid of what might happen at New Hope in the future?
Stressed about whether your kids will adjust to a new place?
Sad that you are leaving your friends and family?
Tired and worn out with all that is uncertain and left to do to prepare for this journey?
Excited about the possibilities?

The truth is that all of this has come into play or will at some point in our families lives.

But this one thing is certain: OBEDIENCE in all things is such a firm foundation, that when the winds start to stir (and they have for us…it’s been a very hard week), we have to take refuge in the one who made the CALL in our lives. The one who spoke to us as He spoke to Abraham in Genesis 22.

And after Jesus gave the GREAT COMMISSION to all of us, He said some of my favorite words in all of Scripture that settle me down when I center my soul on HIM and not the situation and circumstances:

“…and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (matthew 28.20b.esv)

What is your list that you are holding? What do you need to turn over to HIM in 2009? It might not be as “large” as the call that we are undertaking…but think on this: Is any calling from God small? I don’t think so. It’s only large or small in our eyes.

Whether it is a call to something that really shakes us, or the call to reach out to a neighbor or family member, or the call to be disciplined in our devotional lives or giving or serving, or whatever the whisper is…get on it. OBEDIENCE sets a firm foundation.

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