“There are no little people, there are no little places in God’s vineyard.”

This is a thought that really spoke to me about how God can use ordinary people like you and I, in His vineyard, to do amazing things.  Today we are heading down to St. Augustine to look for potential areas to live.  Please be in prayer that God would guide us to the location where He wants us to be.  I love to drive…seriously I do some of my best thinking when I am driving.  I went to a song writing session this past weekend with John Mark McMillan.  He expounded on this idea that when the linear side of our brain is occupied, the creative side has the opportunity to function at its best.  I suppose this is why my best ideas are given to me when I mow, run, drive, wash dishes, and even paint.  I pray that ideas flow when we hit the road.  God has given us a massive vision for what He wants to do through Awaken City Church.  We are scared, but VERY certain.  The trip down tomorrow will give me an opportunity to ruminate and dream.

I have this thought that I want you to consider.  It was an incomplete thought prior to Saturday…but God seemed to help me connect the dots.  Check this verse out:

[Psa 46:10 NKJV] 10 Be still, and know that I [am] God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

This verse is a popular one so to speak.  In fact, one of my current favorite songs is ‘Be Still’ by Bethel.  If you have not heard/watched this song please do so here, or simply hit play below.

Most of us have had to consider this idea of being still in times of difficulty or uncertainty.  Be still and know that I am God is what the scriptures says.  If you think about the actionable part of this, it’s the exact opposite.  When God presses something upon our hearts, it usually results in stepping out in faith.  It’s this ‘being still’ which pushes us towards stepping out.  What causes this sudden change?  Is it like an event horizon?  When does being still turn into stepping out?  I suppose as believers we will always wrestle with this.  It is this beautiful part of our relationship with Christ that to me is the sweet spot of existence.  Perhaps it’s being still in full confidence as we step out?  I am sure there are several different ways to slice this.

Our family has spent the past two years being still and trusting God.  Today we are taking tangible steps of faith.  Sure it’s just a drive, but oh what a drive it can be.  There are ton of questions we have.  We rest in the fact that God’s plan is perfect and His will for us is what we desire.  We look expectantly towards the future…God’s perfect will for our lives.