My
family and I just returned from a wonderful vacation. We drove 2600
miles over 11 states with the final destination of Niagara Falls,
including following the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway and continuing
to Skyline Drive in Virginia. We spent months discerning our vacation plans. Since this was a trip that was not only a vacation but also a celebration of graduation, we wanted it to be special. We looked at a trip that would travel through Europe. We imagined the possibilities and had long discussions with quite a few contacts and quotes made for potential itineraries. With all the different places we could go, we kept coming back to traveling the Parkway and going to Niagara. Now, I cannot imagine our vacation anywhere else.
While vacation only comes occasionally, God’s calling in our lives happens every day. We are led by the Holy Spirit to accept our vocation. When we accept Jesus into our lives, we are gifted and equipped for ministry. The opportunities are countless for us to answer where God is leading. I have found that God is relentless in calling us back toward places that are unique and use those gifts that God has given us. Let’s take time to listen to God calling us, to discover our vocation, so that we can be faithful to our part in making disciples to change the world. When we do, we will not be able to imagine doing anything else.
Grace and Peace,
