leaving, learning, + staying

I remember all the places I’ve lived
(but I’ll spare you those details)

I’ve lived in a lot of places. 26 actually. But in moving I’ve learned a lot, mostly contentment + to wrestle with the discomfort, avoidance + embracing the moment. It’s been a push + pull of the where to go next + how to be where i am now. Of learning to trust people + learning people at all.

And the Lord has been gracious to me, so so kind. I’ve lived in one place for 4.8 years + I’ve learned that people are worth the heartache that might come, community is worth more than anything, + that He is faithful.

In all the chaos of moving so many times I’ve learned He is steadfast + steady when our world is shaky + uneasy. He is consistent to his character when people are simply not. That He is wherever we are, moving + working, listening + close.

I lived at faholo for a summer a few years ago + it left such an impact on me. The Lord affirmed so much of what He’d already done + called new purpose + passion out. And He’s still doing it today.

This weekend with our students was no different. He is the same yesterday, today, + forever. He is the same in your home, your school, your workplace, your car, the in-betweens in life, He is in the midst working for His purpose, His glory, + His good. That we would know Him, love Him, serve Him, + share Him with whatever world is around us.