a boat jumper and a crazy one

this is going to be a year of jumping out of the boat and walking on water. looking crazy and insane. stepping out of that very comfortable comfort zone and into the lion warrior heart of God. being wild.

wild for Jesus.

Is that what the definition of being a follower of Jesus really is? Willing to look foolish, but having faith that can move mountains and change everything... and not just being discontent, but raging, against the status quo! The bride of Christ is not called to be wimpy or inadequate or shy or uncertain. No...
Mighty! Lion-hearted! Strong! Confident! She wears white robes and armor. She holds a flaming sword and there is no fear in her eyes. The Bride of Christ is ready for battle.

Every year after the One Thing conference in Kansas City, I feel empowered, renewed, refreshed, and on fire. My heart and spirit want more and everything all at the same time... this year was a little different. I felt the same empowerment, renewal, refreshment, and fire, but I got a taste of the "more" that I had been craving. There was a peace that came with worship that I had never experienced. I wasn't forced to fight off distractions...distractions simply fell away. 

it was just me and Jesus.

I sensed His passionate Bridegroom heart and His righteous Judge heart, but He also gave me a glimpse into His sensitive and loving Father heart and protective Brother heart. I had never felt it so strongly. Jesus was and is so gracious and kind. His kindness reaches beyond what I deserve--which is nothing--and touches exactly what He desires to give me--which is everything.

This is a mystery to me.

As I prepare my heart and mind for this month long adventure to Taiwan, I sense something coming. This year is going to be radically different. I will be changed. I'm not sure what it's going to look like or when it's going to happen, but I know that Jesus is going to take me deeper and draw me nearer. I want to become more and more discontent with the status quo and my comfort zone. I will be drawn further up and further in. I will be raring to JUMP out of that boat and run across the water, looking crazy and foolish and wild.
I set my heart to love Him.

I position my spirit to be a boat jumper and a crazy one.
Jesus, give me Your grace and strength.