Expect the unexpected. I've never been good at doing that. I like to know what's coming next and, while I'm not very good at planning, I do like to have one. That is why this next season of life will be pretty wild for me.
Over this past 19 months, I have learned and grown more than I could have ever imagined. I've met so many of our amazing listeners and had the privilege of hearing your stories. I never expected to be here so I never had a plan to leave.
This makes sense. I like serving the Lord in this way. It's comfortable.
Oof. That might be it! Is that it God?
It was while I was reading a book about asking God questions that I discovered my answer. A line in Brenna Blain's new book "Can I Say That?" stopped me in my tracks a few months ago. I found myself wrestling for a while with the thought that God was asking me to put down my work at the radio station, but that didn't make sense. Then, right there in black and white, this line, "Following God only when it makes sense is just a faithless act."
Wow.
I knew immediately that I had to step down.
I don't know what the next plan is. I only know that God has called me to ministry AND He has called me to put this down right now. It would be easier to stay, but I pray that you will understand that I've decided to take the harder road.
I will be forever grateful for my time at HopeFM. I can't believe what God has shown me and brought me through here and I will truly never forget it.
Thank you for being so kind and listening every day. Please, if you remember anything I've shared let it be this- Even when the things around you are not good... God always is! Grow closer to Him and learn about His character and nature by reading His Word. Don't forsake gathering together with the saints every week to make much of Jesus. My prayer is that if you have been seeking you will find Him and others will come alongside you in this race we are running.
From the bottom of my heart, I have loved you all.
Be free.
-Jess
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