Tuesday morning I woke up in a fog as I had many questions for the Lord. Even Michele picked up on me seeming a little down and off kilter. I was at the place where I was challenging the Lord to challenge me and to S.H.O.W. me if we as a church have been on point in our mission, outreach, messages, direction, etc. Just one of those days where it seems you are at a place of questioning. My usual gathering (individual) @ 10am was in a different state on business so I had time to reflect and really just lay my heart before the Lord.
As I entered the Brew House I proceeded to drop off my laptop bag and save my spot : ) I then went to order the famous Mint Mocha (Started feeling a little better!). On the way back I ran into what would be my first answer to my questions to the Lord. He introduced himself as Nate. He stopped me and started to tell me of how he has seen me around @ Panera's, Brew House, etc. He said that he has overheard me on several occasions discussing ministry and the Emerging Vision. Nate continued to say that he also has a church in his house and come to find out.... the individual who is giving the word there on Sunday's is an individual I knew from years ago and have lost contact with. The beauty of this story is the fact that I am right where he needs me. We are right where He needs us!
Often in our questioning God will send people to confirm our mission is correct and on point for Him. He will let us know that He is pleased in our journey and that we are in the right doing with inviting others along. Not only did I have a lot of questions answered..... but I met a new friend : ) Not just a friend... but someone who is blazing the trail with me. Also, Nate is writing two books in which he asked if I would help proof read when he is finished. What an honor as well as I cannot wait for these to be published. They are both on Discipleship (Which is our theme for May '07).