What's Your Next Adventure?

I think I mentioned recently that I was promoted and would be moving. That was a difficult thing for me since I had lived in the Atlanta area for 20 years. Prior to the job listing, I had no plans to move from Metro Atlanta. In fact, I was planning to retire in my house and spend months in my movie room catching up on all the media and books I’d collected and not found the time to enjoy. It was to be an epic time for me. 

However, God had other plans. Not that I’d ever compare myself to Abraham, I kinda felt like I think he might have when God told him to leave his home and go to a place He would show Abraham (Gen 12:1). I, too, was headed to a place I didn’t know. Yes, I’d visited twice since I was promoted, but other than all the talk of BBQ and the Kansas City Chiefs, I didn’t know much about the city I was moving to. I still don’t. But, I know that this is the place I’m purposed to be and I know that God will not leave or forsake me. 

My trip was an interesting one. I was scheduled to take the road trip from Atlanta to Kansas City (KCMO) with a good friend, but at the last minute she couldn’t make the trip to Atlanta. Then no one else was available to ride shotgun. So I made the three day road trip – Jesus and me. He kept me safe along the way and I didn’t get lost. It was a good trip. 

Then I got to KCMO and drove myself around for the first time. Traffic is way different and the area of town where I’m staying is almost too quiet, but in its difference is beauty. All the places I’ve been have their own character and personality and KCMO is no different. I’m looking forward to getting to know the city and to this new adventure from finding a house to building new relationships and finding a local church to attend. Overall, I’m just excited to see where God is taking me and what He has in store (Jer 29:11). 

So, since I’m being brave and taking on this new adventure, my question for you is, what is your next adventure? What has God given you that is scary or feels too big for you to take on? Don’t be scared (Josh 1:9). Know that if He brought you to something, He’s faithful to complete it (Phil 1:6). Yes, you have to do the work, but God will bless the work of your hands (Deut 28:12). So, what’s your adventure? Where is God taking you? Go!