So last night we had a huge Mexican Fiesta over here at Mac 1048. It was a lot of fun. There were like six of us in our tiny little kitchen making beans, rice, tortillas, and other taco/burrito stuff. It was a wonderful time filled with friends, food, and great times. We watched a documentary called Jesus Camp which I could write a whole blog about. Maybe another time.
But as we were all cooking the subject of Portland came up. Right now there are five of us, myself included, that are seriously considering Oregon as the next step in our journey after we graduate. And the five of us all happened to be in the kitchen at that time. So Daniel, Leah, John, Anna, and I were all sitting there dreaming of Oregon and talking about all the things we would do there. Daniel and I talked about getting jobs and about the possibility of me crashing at one of my camp friend's houses until I was making money and going to seminary and such.
Well Daniel and I began talking about ministry in Portland. I know from experience, that it is screaming for God. It is a wonderful place that's for sure, but it is also a very secular place. A place crying out for change. For revival. And I was talking about what I thought God was calling me to. And the answer for me has always been, "I'm not sure yet. I'm waiting to see what He nails down for me." I think I may have been given a glimpse last night. Daniel began talking about he and I getting jobs with the City of Portland. Possibly in Human Resources so we can really get a feel for what the people of Portland need and how they act. Then he said that maybe we could use this experience to start a ministry to meet the needs that we realize need to be met.
And I realize that all of this is hypothetical and none of it is set in stone at all, but I got really excited. More excited than I've been in a long long time. And my soul was bursting with joy and happiness at this thought. It's what I want to do. I desire this. I long for it. I wanted to just go run to my car and drive to Oregon at that moment. And I think that God intended for that conversation to take place. I think that I got a taste of what He has for me. Because, like I said, nothing has ever gotten me that excited and pumped before.
I'm very excited to see what God has in store for me.
For you.
For us.
It's a scary thought, but also one that brings thoughts of adventure and forging new paths. It's exciting. I can't wait to be on my way.