Have I had the thought, “how on earth are we going to raise support to feed our family for the first year?” “How exactly will all of this work?” Of course! I’d be super human if I didn’t have those thoughts. If you imagine seeing a massive, beautiful door open right before you. You see the most incredible scenery and an gorgeous sunset. Then you notice that between you and that scenery is a huge divide. You know… like in the Indiana Jones movie. 🙂 The risk is that we could just fall off the cliff and maybe there is no invisible bridge. But the alternative is to say “No thank you. I know it’s perfect, but that’s way too scarey.” I only have one chance in life to hold my husband’s hand and take the step of faith together. I would rather look back in life knowing that we follow God each step of the way (even when it was out of my comfort zone) then to live in regret and turn down something God is clearly calling us too. So… Kristi + Change = I’m ready! (And terrified!) But let’s do this! 🙂
I have had a couple people ask me- “What do you think of Dan being asked to be a pastor at Stone Oak Bible?” I can honestly say, I sense deep down it is right. It is the right church, the right timing, the right position, the right people, it is so perfect it really makes me tear up to think about it! I know my husband so well and have watched God mold and teach him over the past 15 years. I am in awe of God that He would open up such an incredible door. I know it’s going to mean a lot of sacrifice and it definitely means a lot of change. I tend to be the type of person who doesn’t like change or taking risks. But I just know that this is a door God has opened and sense Him saying “I’ve brought you here. You know I have. Follow me!” and my response is “Yes Lord! I will follow!”
The bridge is there. I promise. We love you guys!
Beautiful Kristi.
You both continually amaze me. I thank and praise God for you both every day!
Hey, I am so very proud of you both. This is a very big step of faith and I know for a fact …a very rewarding one. Been where you are and wouldn’t change a thing. There were days when we didn’t have food for our evening meal but …God, Who holds us in the palm of His hand, always provided. Always. He is faithful. Praying for you as you embark on this amazing journey.