So?

What a cool time this is in my life. Really. In some ways that does not make sense, but in others it's perfect.

The Lord has led me to this time where I am asking Him what's next for my career. In the recent weeks there have been SO many cool conversations about potential opportunities. As I've shared before, I know who I am and what He has called me to and that has given me a strong filter for evaluating options. I say that humbly by His grace because I know my identity is in Him and any gifts or talents I have are given from Him for Him.

That has led me to say no to some things and keep some conversations going. Even today some new and intriguing ones are popping up. At this writing, the next right thing is not crystal clear.

If anything, where He has led my life has definitely strengthened my prayer life and my need to dig in on my trust that His plans and timing are perfect. I've come to see closed doors or not the right opportunity as a blessing, not a curse knowing that He is in control and His plans are perfect.

Now, it's easy pastor-speak to write that I know. Living that way takes a soul fortitude that is being tested. I'm here for it because i know the test will try me and hopefully find me a better more complete follower of Him on the other side. That does not make it easy as you wonder and think about every conversation and opportunity, but nothing that is worth it is easy. I'm ready to go and the Lord has me in a waiting season. Much to be learned in that.

Repeating this: I deeply believe believe that the Lord wants to take ALL of what He has allowed me to be a part of in ministry since I first started with SV in 1996 to now and leverage that to help build His Kingdom for what's next.

So, I'm trusting. And praying. And having all kinds of conversations about where He is leading my life and ministry. Trying not to control the narrative and allow Him to lead.

Said it before, but if you know of something that might be a good fit, send it on at jasoncarr@me.com, I'm a free agent until I commit to the next thing.

I'm thankful that you care enough to read this and ask you to continue to pray that He makes the next right thing clear in my soul.

Onward.