Adventurously Expectant

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, fearful life. 
It's adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike, "What's next, Papa?"
God's spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are, God's children. 
And we know we are going to get what’s coming to us—an unbelievable inheritance! We go through exactly what Christ goes through. If we go through the hard times with him, then we’re certainly going to go through the good times with him!
Romans 8:14-17 

I want to live a life like that - adventurously expectant! I want to live a life in eager pursuit the Lord and whatever He calls me to. A life that isn't comfortable, or easy. Being open to whatever, however, whenever, wherever the Spirit beckons, all while knowing God is good and worthy of our trust, even if it looks different that we had planned. 

I am striving to live a life in pursuit of loving other people - expansively and extravagantly. That is more than my weak pursuit of love - but my pursuit of allowing Him to use me as His hands and feet, right here. The Jesus I call Friend and Father is honest, brave, intentional, and the embodiment of heavenly love. In chasing Him, I have the opportunity to experience a life that is whole and in full service to Him.

I want to live an uncomfortable life. Challenging myself to always step outside of the boundaries I draw for myself and into the world He is calling me to change.

I want experiences that meet people in a deeper way, every single moment being crafted to speak on His accord. To always have the courage to go where He leads me, deeper than my feet would ever wander.

Keeping my eyes hooked on Jesus, through it all. Knowing that even in my will to please Him, exists insufficiency - but He wants me anyways. Knowing that if I take the leap to follow Him where he leads me, life is destined to be more wonder-filled than any dream I could ever design.

I promise to be a fighter. For the hopeless, unloved, ashamed, forgotten, and fearful. To always be in battle, unwavering in the effort of supporting people in our world to find their purpose in Christ and step into full life. 

To go against the darkness in whatever form it chooses to take - firmly rooted in the truth of my existence and purpose. Even when that darkness I am fighting comes from my own self, I promise to give, create, and love from my healed places, not the broken ones. 

I hope to thoughtfully craft hospitality, inviting others into my life. Instilling a sense of community that has roots that run deeper than bloodlines. Giving for the sake of blessing and never for strategy.

I want to always find myself in adventurous pursuit of His glorious way.

I'm going to Africa, y'all! In just 7 short months I will embark on an adventure in hopes of showing people a little peek of what God's love looks like. Arusha, Tanzania - here I come!