Are You Ready?

I was thinking back to when I was looking at working in Nebraska, and I remember what started the search for a new job in the first place. During the summer, my mom and I had several conversations about the end times. Throughout those conversations I kept feeling panicked when I would think about the possibility of Christ coming back anytime. After a while I figured out why I felt that way...because I did not feel ready. At the time I had a friend living in Mexico at an orphanage and I got to thinking that if Christ came back the next day that she would be in the middle of what God wanted her to do...loving kids and showing them who Christ is. I wanted that. I realized that if Christ came back then, I didn't feel I was in a place where I could say I did all I could for the cause of Christ. So, that prompted me to start looking for a new job which would be what I wanted to do and felt God had given me a passion for. And in that search I came across Grace Children's Home.

As I have said so many times before, I know this is exactly where God wanted me to be for the past couple years. I can honestly say I am more prepared and ready now for the return of Christ then I was two years ago. In the process of thinking about all of this, I am challenging myself and I hope to challenge whoever reads this to be continually living your life in such a way that shows you are ready for the return of Christ. Let me explain a little bit. I've been thinking about how so few Christians are living their lives with the end in mind. My purpose here on this earth is to bring glory to God. How am I doing that at home? or at work? or in my community? or in Church? or in every single aspect of my life? Am I so completely saturated the Holy Spirit that every part of my life reflects Christ and brings glory to God? If you knew Christ was coming back tomorrow or even tonight what would He say to you about the way you are living your life? Would He say "Well done my good and faithful servant" or would He ask "why did you waste your life"?

This is something I struggle with a lot, but through the last couple years I have been learning and growing and realizing that my life is pointless unless Christ is the center. I am getting ready to make the transition of moving back to Oregon, and with that comes a lot of unknowns. However, I do know that whatever happens I want to make sure it is bringing glory to God furthering the cause of Christ. I am not perfect, by no means, but I don't want to waste any more of my life and I want to be ready for the return of Christ. The next time I have a conversation I want to feel peace about the possibility of Christ's return because I know Christ is working through me and around me.

So....are you ready?

When One Chapter Closes...Another One Begins

After working at Grace Children's Home for over two years, it is time to move on. My time in Nebraska has been filled with much growth, great experiences, good memories, and some hard times. I would not want to trade my time here for anything because I know that I followed where God was leading me. For now I feel God is leading back home. I'm not exactly sure what He wants me to do or has in store for me, but I trust Him to take care of me. Thank you for supporting me through prayers and words of encouragement. I can't wait for my next adventure and I'll make sure to let you know what it is. :-)