Reckless

Though I'm no longer in Nepal (physically), I'd like to continue this blog as a record of God's love and majesty in my life and as He reveals Himself through mortal eyes. One of God's greatest gifts to His children is His story in our lives. His glory is meant to be shared so that we may never forget His love! We are His witnesses, after all. Let us testify of His beauty in this world.

Shortly after returning from Nepal, I repacked and headed out to Orlando for the AG National Fine Arts with 15 of our students and 5 other leaders and chaperones. It is a blessing to witness thousands of students deploy their gifts for God and run after Him in desperate faith. Not all are desperate, but there are many. Students have a different passion for God, perhaps it is only in their expression. Regardless, I'm not sure I can describe it beyond reckless. Use of this word is not meant to have a negative connotation. You would have to see their faces, their tears, their bodies trembling as they cry out and fall to their knees in order to truly grasp the meaning of reckless in the presence of God. Concern for what the world might think of the desperation of their worship vanishes. You can almost see the cares and circumstances fall away from their shoulders as their eyes open to their heart's desire--their Savior. If only we all sought God with a similar recklessness! What would we see? What mysteries would God reveal?

Sadly, there are also many who huddle in a false sense of safety gripping their worries with fierce determination. My heart cries out to these students but I also rejoice for them in their struggle! This is the journey to freedom for each follower of Jesus as we learn to lay down ourselves and embrace the magnitude of the Christ. It is a struggle of great intensity and great beauty.

Pray for our students! Pray for their experience with God--not just for today, but for life.