We were instructed to read "Imagine. A Vision for Christians in the Arts" by Steve Turner. It has been an amazing book so far. I haven't been able to to finish it yet, but I hope to before I get to NYC on Monday afternoon. I can catch up on the plane!
I have been scurrying around doing last minute errands. I think the best moment will be when I sit down on the second leg of my flight to NY. I won't be able to get off the plane and run and get something else I've forgotten. I'm bound to the city...with or without toothpaste.
The biggest realization that I've had lately is how much I'm letting fear rob me of my excitement. I'm a good worrier. An expert, really! I've thought of a lot of scenarios. Most of them are negative. I've been convicted in the past of not seeing or imagining the amazing things God wants to show me or use me to do. I only look for the things that go wrong. I can make up a million excuses for why I think like that now, but I won't write any of them down. All that matters is what I choose to do in this moment with my fear. I'm just going to keep bringing them to Jesus.
I got a "God telegram" (my words for a Holy Spirit nudging) this morning during my quiet time. He told me He already had ordained my path and all I had to do was be obedient to His will. That is the safety net I needed to hear about. He has me in the palm of his hand! I just need to remember that. My greatest prayer is that I can love on other people these next 18 days and that God will fill me with patience, kindness, and hope.
The days are quickly going by! It will be Monday morning before I know it.
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