Should I stay or Should I go

Summary

I offer up my journey into ministry, not to be the hero of the story, but because it proves to me the persistence of God and the patience of God while big decisions are made. God is not a helicopter parent, micromanaging us, ready to intervene at the slightest danger or criticize our every move. God is a God of breadth, latitude, and mercy who is pleased to let us function within the operational boundaries, employee guidelines, social norms, and rules of engagement that already orient our lives. With such an enriched understanding of God as open, encouraging, and empowering comes a greater willingness to respond when God nudges us to consider “should I stay, or should I go?” When that decision is made, there can be a deeper sense of peace and joy.