Ok, so that was a shameless attempt to create a dramatic title. But, in my experience, July 18 became July 19 without a sunset. The sun was shining when we left Seattle, and we simply followed it west to Beijing!
I can't really say I've learned any dramatic lessons yet . . . Other than I miss my family. In my beginning days of ministry I dreamed of being a sought after speaker. One who could travel the country, delivering compelling messages to hundreds, if not thousands of people. I longed for people to say of me what i would say of camp or conference speakers- "wow, that guy can really speak well!"
I am glad that God knew better. I still get to communicate Gods Word to people, but not just as some stranger on a stage, but as a Pastor. Someone who knows and loves the people I speak to.
I would absolutely hate to travel often. My heart goes out to those who do travel often on business.
Each day I will try to tell of how an intersection with one real life person impacted my trip. Today I guess that person is Katie, the lady I sat next to from Denver to Seattle. She travels often for business she said and, with a sadness in her voice, has to regularly leave her 1 and 3 year olds.
God, thanks for adjusting the vain dreams of an immature minister so at I could have the joy of coming home each night to my wonderful family!
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