Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. - Romans 5

Monday, January 28, 2019

Last week I decided to name my car "Cross-bearer."

One of the things I keep reminding myself is that my strength comes only from God. In many ways my car, if work's based salvation was a thing, deserves to be in heaven more than I am. Without my car, all of my ministries would fail. Like one person in my small group calls me, I am literally a glorified chauffeur: driving Moody or UIC students around, dropping off missionaries at the airport, or taking international students shopping. My car does all the heavy lifting, and even others can drive my car and do ministry with it. I still remember when I was going blind and was in so much fear of driving, or when my car was stolen and subsequently held hostage at the shop, I felt so helpless. I believe God showed me grace and reminded me of my weakness through that. My car is currently my greatest spiritual gift and ministry tool I have in Chicago and I should not squander it.

My Cross-bearer continue to advance the Kingdom and bring Glory to my Father.
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