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Change. 

That is the word the Lord gave me for 2021. 

It was clearly modified to Significant Change a few days later.

Six months ago I had no idea or vision of what that change would be.

At least part of it is clearer now. 

An opportunity for a new ministry presented itself at the end of February. I asked if I could pray before giving my answer because it involved what I consider significant change in several areas of my life. 

I was reluctant. 

Resistant. 

I wrestled. 

I felt unqualified.

I was afraid to commit.

And then came camp team training where I clearly saw, without a doubt, what several other people had affirmed but I was blind to about myself. This new ministry, at its core, is a mirror of my heart. A platform and opportunity to practice and exercise in a larger way what I have already spent many, many years doing with great joy and satisfaction. It will grant me opportunities to do things that make me feel most alive. There are some aspects of it that are going to require some significant changes in my life. But they are changes I have needed to make for years. Changes that will benefit other areas of my life.

Tonight I am thinking ministry is like the sunset.

The sun (Son) never changes.

But our appreciation of it can be affected by circumstances surrounding us.

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