Journey Campus

It's 11:30 pm, and I sit here in a dimly lit living room. Chaos (as usual) all around me in the form of a billion small toys, a princess table and chairs, countless articles of clothing, and more, but it's a quiet chaos. One that can wait, because tomorrow is the day. It is the beginning of the Journey Campus of Central Baptist outside of the comfort zone of Central's campus. Tomorrow, we spread our wings and officially leave the nest and I can't help but think about it. So, because tomorrow is the day, tonight is the night. It's not a night for cleaning, or time wasting, or whatever. It's a night for quiet rejoicing. Here. In my chaos. Rejoicing for what God has done, for the prayers that He has answered, obedience He has blessed, and the glory that He has and will show. I wonder if Central will have empty nest syndrome? Will they miss that loud music and guitar blaring in their gym and, at times, disrupting some life groups? Will they think often on the passionate people pushing for this movement and be inspired? and I wonder on the other people from the Journey tonight. Are there some up in prayer? I'm sure there are many working steadily on last minute details. and I feel very much like I imagine Olympic relay teams must feel like when that first challenging check mark is done, aware of the challenges and work ahead, but encouraged by the first hopeful victory after so long of training and work. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. --Hebrews 12:1-2