Like Totally RADICAL

AFRICA: I received my passport in the mail! I can not believe how fast it took - 2 weeks. I have no idea how I got my passport so fast because I didn't pay for a quicker service. Praise God that I had no troubles with my passport. Tonight is our first team training, and I'm so excited to learn more about the mission trip and the people I will be going with. This weekend I plan on beginning my journal for this mission trip. I have always kept a journal during a mission trip, but never my thoughts before the trip. You can see a picture of the cover below. My amazing Mother-In-Law gave it to me as part of my Christmas gift.



In preparation for the mission trip, I have decided to read "Radical" by David Platt. I'm hoping that after reading this book that I am radically changed (Radical defined as favoring extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions). My goal is to read at least a chapter a week. There are nine chapters in the book and this week I read chapter 1. Wow...I feel challenged already. This is my favorite quote from the chapter, "My biggest fear, even now, is that I will hear Jesus' words and walk away, content to settle for less than radical obedience to him." I do not want to settle for less! Obeying him can be so difficult, but we make it difficult. Why are we so afraid to take that step out of our comfort zone and obey him? Reasons: Fear. I'm not good enough. What will people think? Etc. Should any of this matter if that's what Jesus called you to do? By not obeying we are settling for less. Ouch. This is something that I struggle with on a daily basis. Also this chapter reminded me of the cost to chose to follow Jesus. I won't go into detail about this topic. I'll let you read the book for the details. :)