Sometimes you can be sailing along, with out a care in the world, and out of no where storm clouds start to roll in. The air seems to thicken, and as the wind fills the sails, the ropes in your hands pull a little harder. You get scared, then make some changes, and start to head in a new direction, a little faster, scarier, and more exhilarating.
About three months ago Elya and I had a change of winds. For two years we where on one course, working with street kids at a day center, when out of the blue I received an invitation. It was an invitation to see Teen Challenge Romania. Like a storm cloud on a distant horizon I had no idea what I was in for.
When I arrived at their men’s rehab center I saw drug addicts freed from chains of addiction, talking about Jesus’ good news and praising God. I saw people who once had no family calling one another brother. I saw something I wanted to be a part of for the rest of my life.
So with a new wind, we where called to set a new course. There was no messing around the direction we would have to head now was faster and a lot scarier than our previous direction. The church we where at, did not feel called to work with this ministry. Also my wife and I did not think we where equipped to do this sort of work.
With in a short time God sent us other Teen Challenge leaders to help direct us. God also blessed us with workers and two buildings we can use for rehab. There is also a church that wants to support us spiritually, and with a coffee house. We are amazed how much God is answering prayers and moving with in the beginnings of this ministry. I have heard it said that everything under the sun belongs to our Father, I know now that this includes the wind!
About three months ago Elya and I had a change of winds. For two years we where on one course, working with street kids at a day center, when out of the blue I received an invitation. It was an invitation to see Teen Challenge Romania. Like a storm cloud on a distant horizon I had no idea what I was in for.
When I arrived at their men’s rehab center I saw drug addicts freed from chains of addiction, talking about Jesus’ good news and praising God. I saw people who once had no family calling one another brother. I saw something I wanted to be a part of for the rest of my life.
So with a new wind, we where called to set a new course. There was no messing around the direction we would have to head now was faster and a lot scarier than our previous direction. The church we where at, did not feel called to work with this ministry. Also my wife and I did not think we where equipped to do this sort of work.
With in a short time God sent us other Teen Challenge leaders to help direct us. God also blessed us with workers and two buildings we can use for rehab. There is also a church that wants to support us spiritually, and with a coffee house. We are amazed how much God is answering prayers and moving with in the beginnings of this ministry. I have heard it said that everything under the sun belongs to our Father, I know now that this includes the wind!
2 comments:
Hey Jordans!
John here. Mickey-thanks for emailing back. It is cool to read your writings and hear a little bit of what you are doing. Good to hear about your guys' new direction. I will be praying for it, and for your lives there.
hi there sister and brother. i love reading about how GOD, the Mighty One is moving in your lives. keep on keepin' on my friends.
we've set up a blog too: http://mcguireadventures.blogspot.com/
hugs to you both!!
~jess mcguire
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