Seasons

It's one of my favorite words. Seasons. In my journey with God it's been clear that He works in seasons and He defines them. Often the timing and feeling of our current season might not align with what we want. Another part of that is that in hindsight we see His hand in the midst of it even though it might feel frustrating and polarizing.

I write this from my own experience and also from doing life with folks for a long time. This has been a back porch topic for decades as we wrestle with out current season and what God is doing.

I'm there again as I trust Him for what's next in my career. In the last few weeks I've had some really great conversations, but nothing is clear yet as "the next right thing" for me. Have said no to some things and had doors that seemed open not completely open yet.

I've been reminded about a principal we taught small group leaders back in the day at North Point: It's a journey. The richness of God is usually found in the the journey, not just getting to the destination. I'm digging deep into that these days. I know He has me where He wants me. It's up to me how I respond. Do I trust Him? Am I willing to follow Him into an unknown future? I've been walking with God since 1986, I have ample evidence that His promises are true and His plans are perfect.

Yet, when you are in a waiting season, that can be tested.

The cool thing for me in this season is that more than ever I know who I am. I think I have a clear grasp of my strengths and want to spend the next era of my life leaning into that. I love building and developing relationships. Some would call that discipleship. I love creating cultures where relationships thrive and folks are pointed to Jesus, from the stage to the small groups. I love when they work together. I still have a deep passion for reaching the next generation and as deep a passion for men to experience the power of authentic community with each other. I care deeply about programming that considers everyone in the room and seamlessly propels folks to the next step in their walk with Jesus.

There are some things spinning around that might be the next right thing, but they are not job offers, just conversations at this point. But each of those conversations are helping me see clearly what I am passionate about and what He might be calling me to next.

So, what's next? I don't know. But I know He is faithful and in this season I am leaning into that trusting a known God with an unknown future.

No matter what season you night be in, I hope you can do the same.