Much Questioning

I understand.  This thing Bruce and I are doing is incomprehensible to most. A few think we are not completely nuts...a very few. I still do not think we are odd when it comes down to it. Or special. I don't think what we are called to do is more important than anyone else's walk of obedience.  I also, don't want attention or pity.

Here's what I know.  God calls us out sometimes into unknown places... and my husband needs rest. People will be critical and worried, but it's because they care. I also know we must obey God rather than man. We must lose this fear of "what will people think?" We must serve our Great Big God Almighty. Wherever He calls us.

I wonder often, why we put so much importance in our comfortable spaces, conventional ways, and culturally,  acceptable boxes? God never says in His Word, "as long as everyone understands and is ok with your actions, then you should do it".

Nope. He gives us others' encouragements, opinions, and approvals, those are gifts, but they are not requirements for us to be faithful to what God asks us to do.

We don't need to plan overly well and in depth as long as we commit the daily to Jesus. Since when did walking out in faith and trusting God become so foreign? However, I'm not trying to normalize crazy actions or justify irresponsibility.

I am urging you to stay in the Word and receive your directions for your life from your heavenly Father. You might get ridicule, unkind thoughts and judgement.  Praise God for those things. Sing of God's goodness, because He is faithful and His word is full of promises for those who walk surrendered under the shadow of the cross.

Find out what God will do with a thing you've been holding too tightly if you let go and let Him fully form and complete it.

It doesn't make you anymore righteous than the next guy...it's not about works, lest any man should boast...it's about freedom from stuff and nonsense and finding rest for your soul. Jesus said it's important when He said, "Come unto me".

For some that might mean staying in the conventional, culturally, acceptable lifestyle and being a steady, faithful rock in your church and community.  Believe me, this would be the most comfy and easiest thing personally for me to do. 

But I married a man with a different need than we knew about.  You can never predict how life will turn out when you say "I do".  The covenant of marriage is full of wonder and growth in the kingdom of God. Faithfulness to God's structure of homes and marriages, come what may, is eternal and holy and sacred. 

So let's do this. Be brave. Be bold. Be surrendered.