Whether we are walking or driving through an intersection, it is vitally important that our eyes are focused on the lighted instructions. Perhaps the blinking hand is telling us it’s not safe to walk across the street, or a red light is signaling us to stop our vehicle. Whatever the sign, it’s important that we pay attention and obey. Our personal journey with Jesus is often the same way. He is constantly giving us signs and instructions of what our next step in this life on earth should be.

We have come to a red light at the Intersection, where we as a writing team, feel God has said it’s time to stop. Though this decision was not easy for me personally, I feel at peace about it, as God has directed my life to a different corner, maybe a different intersection, for this next season of life.

I can’t thank our faithful readers enough for walking with us on this journey for the last four years. We hope that you have enjoyed our themes and our posts as much as we have writing them. I’ve often thought as I sit to write a post that God knew I needed that topic or scripture more than I even realized. Where I often thought I was writing for “someone” out there who needed to hear certain words, it was really me who needed them. Thank you for your encouragement and comments on the weekly posts. They ministered to each of us in ways you may never know.

If I could think of one last thought to share with you, it is this, and sadly I can’t take credit for these words. I was sitting in church this weekend when our pastor said, “that God’s will (for our lives) is always right, but it may not always be easy.” I don’t know what the next season of life holds for you, but I encourage you to walk in obedience where the Lord directs you. Look for the green lights before you leap into a new adventure. Slow down when you are given a yellow light. And stop when God so gently gives you a red light.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1″

In Love and Prayers for each of You,

Krista

In my last post we looked at Colossians 4:6.  The rest of Paul’s letter is a sign-off of sorts, with people sending their greetings, prayers and warm wishes.  It is with sadness that we’re announcing that we, too, are signing off.  It has been such a privilege to do life with you over the last several years.  Thank you. 

While Krista, Michele and I still have a deep desire to bring God glory through the written and spoken word, we’ve come to realize that our intersections are changing addresses.  For me, I’m just a few weeks away from launching the ministry God laid on my heart years ago.  Eyes of your Heart Ministries is birthed from Ephesians 1:18, which says, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you.”  In a day and age when hope can seem elusive and my faith is clouded by the worries and things of this world, I’m on a quest to begin seeing through the eyes of my heart.  Come join me on this journey at www.eyesofyourheart.com beginning September 16th.

Once again, thank you for giving us the opportunity to come into your homes and lives.

I’ll let Paul’s final words in the book of Colossians be my send-off to you:

May God’s grace be with you. Col 4:19 (NLT)