for the last two years the city of London has been on our hearts. the entire story of how it got there and what's happened as a result has interesected nearly every part of our lives. we were ready to move there a year and a half ago to be part of an effort to see new fellowships of Jesus-followers raised up in the city. the group we were going with, however, asked us to wait for a year. we had been living a whirlwind that involved seminary in three years and bringing two children into the world. we needed a break. we needed to learn to be near our Father. rest. intimacy. at 24, it's pretty hard to hear someone tell you you're burned out and your marriage is heading for trouble if you don't do something about it (that's a problem 40 year olds are supposed to have). but it was what we needed. it was what our Father knew would woo us into deeper romance with him.
but in the midst of all that, he never took London off our hearts. in the coming months, we are hoping to move to london for a year to learn more about the city and be involved in the movement of our Father's kingdom there. we have asked London City Mission if we can join the work at one of their outreach centers. on tuesday, they will be making their decision. pray with us that our Dad would make his will known to us in the decision of LCM, and that through it all his heart would become ours.
2 comments:
Dano, It's good to hear you're still following the call. You guys have been through a lot. I'm thrilled...did you hear? THRILLED...that you're still pursuing London. I think you're made for it. Besides, next time I go out there, The Dan and I would wanna stay with you guys. = )
Seriously, though, I've seen you struggle over the course of the year with doctrinal beliefs and knowing what God's call is for you and your family. Because The Dan and I are going through a similar struggle, I can empathize with you and Somer. Following God's call can, in one sense, be a much longer and arduous process than just going out and getting a job in what you know how to do. You could a) make a buttload more money, and b) avoid transitional stress. You guys are handling it well. I was talking with Somer the other day, and I was surprised to hear how calm and collected you guys are. That is clearly from the Lord!
God bless.
By the way, the previous comment was mine. I forgot to sign my name...Geniene Simrak
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