Kingdom Comes
In the mundane tasks of living,
In the pouring out and giving
In the waking up and trying,
In the laying down and dying
That’s a little stone,
That’s a little mortar,
That's a little seed,
That’s a little water,
In the hearts of sons and the daughters,
This Kindgom’s coming.
~Sara Groves~
Mother Theresa said, “You can do no great things, just small things with great love”.
I love the simplicity and truth of those words. Although these words resonate with my soul, do I really believe them? This question has been like a resounding gong in my head. Do I really believe that Jesus uses the mundane? Do I really believe God uses mere human beings? Do I really believe that Jesus transcends age, race, gender, religion, politics and policy? There is a difference between beliefs and believing. Although I haven’t studied “beliefs” and “believing”, it seems to me that beliefs are a set of values or understandings. Beliefs can be stagnant or simply just there, while believing is active and alive. Am I active and alive?
Believing doesn’t necessarily take a trip to Africa. It doesn’t mean we necessarily work for a ministry. It doesn’t mean we start a non-profit to feed the poor. It doesn’t mean we start a revolution. Rather, believing means we trust who God says we are and we take action as his ambassadors in even the small things…and do them with great love.
In Washington D.C., I sit at a desk most of the day doing administrative tasks, such as writing emails, scheduling events, answering phones, taking messages, accounting, etc. The funny thing is that I like it for the most part. Sure, there are days when I wonder what I am doing, but for right now this is where I am on my journey. In all the administrative tasks that seem so little or mundane at times, I want to do them with great love. Why do I want to do them with great love? Because I believe it’s a little stone, it’s a little mortar, it's a little seed, it’s a little water in the hearts of the sons and daughters—this Kingdoms coming.
Friends, thanks so much for your prayers, encouragement and support while I have been in Washington D.C. Many of you have visited in the past nine months and I have been so blessed to be with you. For those of you in Chico, I will be home December 16- January 3rd and I would love to get together with all of you to talk about my time on the East Coast. There is far too much to be said over email—but I would love to talk with you on the phone or around Christmas. Know that I think about you and I pray for each one when I think of you. I am eager to hear what is going on in your lives….
Miss you and love you,
Amber
Some fun things:
My parents came to Washington DC for a couple weeks this past month. They stayed in a basement apartment near by the Tarman’s house (people I work with). They were able to see what my life is like in Washington DC. My dad was able to tour the monuments and museums till his heart was content. It was a very memorable time and I cherish it.
My Birthday was October 7 and my friends planned a surprised party. I was completely surprised…unbelievable.
Many friends have visited in the past few months.
Every week I help an older couple, Dick and Barbara Simmons, with their accounting. It has been a huge blessing to be with them and listen to their heart for Jesus.
A friend from High School moved out to DC, Mike Lawson. We have fun together. It has been fun to re-unite and share the same circle of friends.
I went to Boston a few weeks ago with some friends that flew me up simply to hangout and see the sights. Very fun!
A group of us have been planning a gathering for young people in our community, which I am so excited about. It will start November 7 and go for six weeks.
I have moved it with new roommates. Anne Marie Smith from Texas and Belen Coe from Annapolis, VA. I couldn't have asked for better roommates.
A trip to Seattle in July for the Tarman Team Meeting--- it was great to meet the Tarman's friends. Also, i was able to spend time with my friends for a few days before the Tarman retreat.
Home to Torrance, California for my Yaya's Birthday Party
