living a risky life.

Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be opened.

Jesus told me this, and he wasn't kidding.
I asked God for people to lead out in life, ministry and relationships and though it took longer than I initially expected (and wanted, for that matter), but he has clearly provided. I have been blessed with some wonderful leaders who see God's light in me and call out those things that are being developed so that small fire can be fanned into flames. I love being surrounded by people that clearly see my leadership qualities.

I want to be a leader, called out by God to face my fears & the world on the front lines.

I sought out people who need Jesus, people who need more love, people who are broken, people who want to laugh, people who want to live a crazy life for God. I have been seeking these people and BAM, here they are. Right in the midst of the crazy life I live in. There are people who needs healing words from God, confirming words from God, my own words about who God is and what He does, has done & is doing. Realizing that my story of redemption give HOPE to those who are lost & seeking. When I seek & find broken people I open the door for them to seek & find Jesus.

This world NEEDS God and it NEEDS adequate leaders who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and say, "Yes! I desire to do your will, oh God. I want to see your face before I ever see your hand bless me! I want to KNOW the One in whom I trust!" When I knocked on the door of God's holy temple and said, "hey, what do you want me to do? Where do you want me to go?" doors LITERALLY opened.

This year already looks like it's going to be marked by courage & risk-taking. Jesus gave me the image of a cliff. I am standing with one foot on the edge. This one foot represents how far i've come and that I am not afraid to step out and be different. It represents my foundation in Christ so far and it's a confirmation to me that I am constantly walking toward him. However, my other foot is still behind. This is my fear. I am afraid to take that last radical step up to the edge. I am scared to raise my hands in worship. I am scared to call out spiritual pride. I am scared to ask my brother to come to church.

Yes, I have these fears, but I have SOOO many more that have been completely shattered thus far in my walk. Jesus told me that this year, like Peter, I will step out of the boat and I will walk on water with Jesus. I will TRUST him with everything I have. Yeah, I'll sink a little, but when I reach out for his hand, He's right there - ALWAYS. What an incredible truth! I have no idea the ways God is going to use me this year but I know he's got some great surprises in store for me. The call to trust more and step out and take risks is absolutely terrifying, but God wouldn't call me to these things if he didn't know I could do them. To those much has been given, much is expected. I want to arrive at the door of 2012 hearing "Well done my good and faithful servant."

"Do what it takes to make yourself available for God to use you to change the world."


I wonder where God is calling you to take risks?