The Call to Chase.....Lions?

I just started a new book. It was so strongly recommended that I almost wanted to put off reading it. That sounds strange, I know, but I could tell the recommendation came with a string attached-it would be a life-altering-kick-you-into-gear read. And it has been. I'm only a quarter of the way through and my heart is being challenged like never before. Here is a quote to give you just a glimpse of the gems that you'll receive if you choose to take on Matt Batterson's, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day:

"Goodness is not the absence of badness. You can do nothing wrong and still do nothing right. Our calling is much higher than simply running away from what's wrong. We're called to chase lions-look for opportunities in our problems and obstacles, and take risks to reach for God's best." (pg. 19)

Another...

"Spiritual maturity is seeing and seizing God-ordained opportunities." (pg. 19)

Is your interest peaked? Well, it should be! Maybe it's just where God is leading Ryan & I right now that has me glued to this book, but Batterson is quick to point out that each of us need to be looking for "God-ordained opportunities". They will stretch us, grow us, mature us and help us to understand how BIG our God truly is.

I'm pumped up about this...if you couldn't already tell :)! Let's be willing to look foolish for the glory of God. Let's be willing to "put ourselves out there" in ways we thought we never would!

As I end this post, I pray the Lord would encourage and strengthen you today and you as you prepare to face lions you never dreamed you could face!

Love,

Emily