what are you looking forward to?

What are you looking forward to?

That is a tough question because I live always planning for the next event, the next trip, the next thing and more. After what I planned for I often feel let down and even struggle. But there is more to get ready for.

This past week was so full with our ladies at the Emmaus Walk, Raceway Ministries at the speedway and the Serve Tour mission trip in Virginia Beach. All three of those were incredible and effective.

But there is more ahead. Like this weekend we have an outreach we are hosting. The next week is a worship service, meal and kid’s Easter event at our church’s future campus. Then the next week is Easter and Resurrection Sunday. Wait, the following week I head back to Cuba for a mission trip.

Whew. I need a break after all that. I need a break before that.

But what am I looking forward to? Thanks for asking.

I look forward to this … God changing more and more lives. It never gets old to see and hear how God is changing someone’s life.

The testimony of a close friend was awesome earlier this week. Talking with some young adults last night about what God is doing in their lives left me so excited. Another friend told me that he is ready to be baptized.

That is what I am looking forward to. God is changing lives!

Titus 3:4-7 NLT

But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. 7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.

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