3 Points to Ponder
- We are all a bundle of complex emotions, many times contradictory to each other. How do you balance personal emotions with a larger purpose.
- Have you ever felt the pull between the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of the unknown? If so, how did you navigate that decision? What are the anchors in your life?
- Our past influences our path, recognized or not. How can you find strength and your purpose through your past experiences?
2 Quotes to Share
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
1 Story of Impact
Sitting in the open-air restaurant, overlooking the turquoise bay in Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas, a tight knot formed within Amy’s throat. Amy is our newest missionary committing to move to Abaco towards the end of 2024. “I’m sorry to get emotional,” she began, her voice trembling slightly, “but I’m leaving something known to me, something beautiful to me, into something new. I know that season has ended, but it is hard to leave that behind.” Additional words weren’t necessary as her glistening eyes spoke volumes. Twenty years: a mosaic of experiences. From the sterile, clinical world of midwifery in the U.K. to the bustling chaos of an Indian hospital, her path had been anything but ordinary. Now, she stands at the precipice of another chapter, a blank page filled with endless possibilities and daunting unknowns. With a God-given vision for launching a robust First 1,000 Days program in the Bahamas, this is new territory for her and all of us. Yet, looking back, we see a trail of breadcrumbs – faith, perseverance, and skill – leading us to this very moment. It’s like Peter stepping out of the boat at Jesus’ command. It’s exhilarating, terrifying, and utterly compelling. We’re all on journeys, some paths clearer than others. But in these uncharted waters, doubt can be a treacherous current. It’s in holding fast to our purpose, forged in the fires of past experiences, that we find our anchor. Emotions are powerful, but Truth is our compass and our guide. Let’s trust the journey, one step at a time.
