I've been listening to some of John Piper's sermons recently, which strikes me as odd because I am definitely not a 5-point Calvinist (not even close!). It's like I've been wanting something more, and since Piper's on my iPod...well, why not?
All personal theology aside, I've been gleaning some legit motivation from the messages I've listened to. In the midst of my current employment struggle and aimlessness, this guy...he's reminding me of my eternal purpose.
These are the 3 take-away themes I've picked up: America is comfortable and Christians aren't called to comfort, missions and suffering go hand in hand, and relationships matter.
I'm not sure how to make sense of all this, but I've been reading Philippians, and I think God is beginning to call me to what's next. I don't know where that is, or when I'm going, but I do know that something is tugging at me. And I'm EXCITED.
Countdown: 24 days
9 years ago
very exciting, i have a book by him, maybe i'll pick it up again :)
ReplyDeleteGod works in our lives in the most amazing ways, and I think your time in Nigeria is an absolute testament to this fact. Trust in Him, and He will lead you where He wants you. Your faith and spirit of giving and caring soul are what define you, and you have become an amazing woman, Maggie Thomas.
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