I moved to Memphis knowing that my calling was to do more than preach sermons on Sunday mornings. I felt a supernatural calling to be a voice for God in this city. So, when I moved here, I made a covenant with God that went something like this--"God, I need you to teach me how to love this city the way you love it. I want to mourn where you mourn, weep where you weep, rejoice where you rejoice, and love how you love."
It's been over a year and a half now, and I can say that this covenant has wrecked my life. It has transformed dreams, goals, motivation, ministry, vision, and the way I think about my checking/savings account. There are days when I want to go back to "normal"...normal being a life that seeks comfort, safety, and goals that serve to nurture my selfish desires.
However, maybe God is redefining "normal" for me.
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Josh, I KNOW you are a powerful voice for God in Memphis. May the Lord continue to guide, lead, and sustain in you a supernatural lifestyle so that He and He alone may receive the glory and honor. You honor Him in so many ways. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are here--and that you love Memphis as much as I do! Most people don't understand me when I tell them that I love Memphis. I'm glad you do, too. All that others see are crime, racism, and poverty. I see huge opportunity for God's power to transform hearts. Christians are changing lives in Memphis, and I love that you and SV are a huge part of that. I'm excited about what the Lord has planned for us!
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