In the midst of these transitions, I have found myself in an interesting place. For the past two months now, God has been placing some deep vision things in my heart for what we’re doing in SA. Really shaking me up and saying “SON YOU DREAM SMALL”. God has such awesome and fun plans for us in South Africa, and I’m starting to wonder if it might even expand further than that.
But in the midst of dreaming, there has been loss and new transitions. It has deeply sensitized Natalie and my hearts for our team and I’ve been really excited as I’ve gotten to spend some really quality time with many of my teammates already. What we could use prayer on right now actually centers around this.
At the end of July, I (Joe) really need to get away from the action for a few days and get with God for some intentional reflection and writing about what I’m hearing Him speak to the depths of my heart for our family, our community, and the work here. Even more than that, what is God trying to speak into my heart? I want to love my teammates accurately and deeply. I want to know that I know that I know I’ve heard things from God about direction for the future. I want others invited into the dreaming process with me (and my teammates have been really rad in that respect already… very helpful in the process). Please pray as I look for some days at the end of the month to get alone and get quiet. God is up to something exciting for Nieu Communities and we’re just at the front end of the ride!
