Remember the intimate and intense feeling of Walking with God in New Orleans? The beautiful harmony of listening to a God still talking to us when we quiet ourselves, lose the distractions, and lend an ear to what He is saying? Have any of you been tempted to just merge back into “life as normal”? I have, well sort of….
Life is just happening to me the last few days, with things outside of my control, but nonetheless, the enemy has made it clear he has come to steal, kill, and destroy any territory he might have lost in New Orleans and in me personally last week. I’m not going to let him.
One of my favorite authors, John Eldridge reminds me today… “Something stronger than fate has chosen you. Evil will hunt you. And so a fellowship must protect you. Would you try and do this alone?” And so we are each other’s fellowship. We have shared an undeniable experience with the God who created the universe, we have experienced him walking together, and to be sure we have an enemy whose sole strategy is to isolate us and take us out before it sticks.
How are you intentionally walking with God today? Sound off and join the fellowship.
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I feel like I should still be in New Orleans. Since I have been home things just don’t feel right anymore and they don’t feel the same. I’m not quite sure where to pin-point exactly how i feel or what i need to do. I would leave for New Orleans again in a heart beat. This trip was my first mission trip, I’m 20 years old and I can’t wait for the next opportunity. I’m so ready for God to use me to help others.
This trip was an eye-opener for me. To see the homeless, the less fortunate, was heart breaking. I wish there was more I could do.
I loved surrounding myself with other believers on the trip. It made me not want to come home b/c i’m not constantly surrounded by those who love and live for Jesus.
I so greatly desire to not lose all of the experiences of the trip, but I have felt the enemy try to pull me away. Financial struggles, temptations, etc. have all bombarded me in the days since we have been home. When these darts have been hurled my way I have attempted to pray, seek God in His word, and remind myself of the messages God taught me during the journey of New Orleans. I am attempting to intentionally walk with God and desire to stay on the straight and narrow. I appreciate so much God showing me this experience, as well as the awesome leadership team that God chose to lead us on this journey. I am also thankful for the bonds of friendship that were formed on this trip and I hope that we can remain true to this for a long time to come. Take care everyone—my prayers are with each of you.