2010 I'm taking a big leap!

The new year is here. 2010. I'm almost 20. No longer a teen.

I have many new years resolutions- each of which are not significantly difficult to achieve if I set my mind to them.

a.) NO late assignments next semester
b.) Learn piano and improve on guitar
c.) Do my devotions regularly
d.) Serve my family in gentleness and kindness

Nothing out of reach. Nothing too hard. Pretty easy right?
Thinking about this past year I am so grateful for the amazing things God has taught me and the awesome places he has taken me. I never imagined I would be sitting here writing this in Seattle, visiting american friends I met during my internship this summer. Heck I never even knew I would get to do a internship. I only got one more semester of Plbc left before I'm done. I'm getting a little scared because I have no clue what's gonna happen when I get out, leaving friends behind and welcoming whatever comes my way.

I know I have been called to ministry. It's in my heart. Its in my veins. I live to help others fall in love with Jesus just like I have. I know I have been called to music. I could sing for a long time without ever getting tired or bored of it. But man...I just feel like there is such a disconnect between where I'm at now and what I dream of in the future.

I know thats the part where God comes through though. He will be that bridge, that connection that I cannot build on my own. Have you seen the clip where Indiana Jones takes a leap of faith onto an invisible bridge to get to his friend on the other side? you know the one that they always show in church sermons. That's where I think I will be at when school ends. I will be standing on the edge asked to take one leap of faith at a time towards the dreams he has given me. He will be the bridge underneath to take me there.

I know I have been called to live a life different than most people. A radical one. A life where I am constantly asking God-where do I go? what do I do? and if you want me to pack up my bags and quit my job I will do it! I am called to live in radical faith.

Jesus please lead every step I take this year. I have no clue what's ahead but I trust that you've got something good planned.

Leaps of faith are scary but necessary in order to move forward sometimes. I'm getting ready for some big ones.

Tess