overwhelmed

wow.

yesterday was amazing. hard but good. being at fcc for the last time on staff, teaching one last time, seeing so many friends for at least the last of regular interactions...it was pretty emotional.

i have so much love for that church. it's far from perfect, but the leadership, and therefore the heartbeat, of fcc is the most God-honoring i've been around. at some random point during one of the songs we were singing, i had to try pretty hard not to break down crying. lot of hugs, lots of encouragement from folks. to have this kind of love and support as God calls me out has been overwhelming, especially in light of the fact that there is so much divisiveness in the Church out there. so much ego and competition and fear -- so much sin. it's all about the Kingdom, and it's so right to be around folks that believe that!

now to move into this new season. i've got lots to work on -- meeting with key folks, immersing myself into the ecclesia houston community, raising money, pounding the pavement for a gathering locale, and, of course, all the things that are internal and vital -- praying, reading, working out, eating and sleeping well... i long for some balance and intentionality in those "vitals." at least part of today is prioritizing and planning my week this week...

i'm pretty dang excited! and certainly overwhelmed at how good God is and how wild this ride with Him can be.

please, Master, have Your way with me today. give me wisdom and self-discipline to prioritize what You would have me do. this is Your deal. i'm Yours...