The
journey has officially begun. The stories, the memories, the impact of
what it means to journey deep into God's work in Africa is in front of
us. We started as 10 of us in the Charlotte airport, and we will be
joined by 2 more who are in England right now, and eventually we will be
12 together. 12 together will crash into God's work in a powerful and
life changing way. The trip is called "Barbarians Forever." The theme
for the past four trips we have taken in January has centered around the
concept of being a Barbarian for Jesus. Much of the terminology and
sharing of this concept comes from a book called The Barbarian Way by
Erwin McManus. Here is a quote that will shed some light on why we will
carry a Barbarian spirit in our hearts and into this work.
"God's
ultimate end or our transformation is to unleash the ultimate faith
within. When His Spirit is poured out into our lives, we are inspired to
extraordinary levels of living. Barbarians never exist simply to live.
Barbarians wake to live and live life fully awake. To be filled with the
Spirit of God is to be filled wit dreams and visions far too compelling
to ignore. Live or die, succeed or fail, barbarians must pursue and
attempt dreams and visions. The barbarian spirit dreams great dreams and
find courage to live them." Erwin McManus
So
the journey has begun, and there will be much to be shared of what has
happened in and through the group. Thank you for being a part of the
journey with us, pray for us to stay strong and courageous, and to stay
together as Barbarians forever.
3 comments:
You want a barbarian? You've got one in Matt McGrath...he is the fastest man on two legs. He will sprint 15 miles, rip out 200 push-ups, and kill a grizzly bear using only a common fork and some tin foil all before his morning devotional.
He is truly an animal for Jesus.
God speed Barbarians,
Matt A
I'd say CC is also in the running for a Barbarian for Jesus. I wouldn't put her in the "animal" category as she's much too lovely for that. But she has a passion for people that blows my mind.
CC, I'm praying for you as you hit African soil--your home for a month. :) I'm so proud of you that you are doing what you've dreamed of for years. You are my hero.
Much love,
LP
Praying for you all constantly! Carrie, I love you!
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