Finding Joy in Every Step
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
March 2015 Update
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious."
- Vince Lombardi
Radical Obedience and Transitions
It has been a while since I have given an update of our life, I aim to do a better job in the near future. We are continually amazed at the goodness of God to our family in this transition. We remain purposefully engaged to see God's Kingdom established in the places where he has placed us.
Transitions are rarely easy, but we are confident that God has spoken and it is our desire to obey him in this difficult season as best as we know. Last week I had the privilege to sit under the teaching of Darlene Cunningham. One of the things she talked about was how God wants us to walk in radical obedience but that we can't separate those two words from each other. Its most impacting when we combine Radical Obedience to the voice of God.
Over the last few months I have been doing research for various reasons and have been astounded at the way we disciple the nations. My basic question has been, how do we get the values and principles of God into the different spheres of our society. At this point in my studies, I am encouraged to note that it IS possible and God HAS spoken into all the spheres of society and it has been done before! To realize that there is no separation of scared and secular is a life changing idea, the earth is the Lord's and his principles should be applied intentionally and diligently to all spheres. It was a blessing to study the life of William Wilberforce who gave his life for the abolition of slavery and Abraham Kyuper from Holland who was a Pastor, Journalist and Prime Minister of Holland in 1905, or Calvin from Geneva who God used to transform a city and who's impact is still felt today. These are only a few of the great Christian leaders I have researched, and their dedicated life permeated all spheres of society with kingdom truth. The question that goes through my mind is, can it still happen today? Can it happen in my generation?
I continue to serve as an appointed senator (not a full time role). This position provides a national platform to address current national issues, weather it's crime, economy, education and other social issues (same sex marriage, abortion, prostitution, ect). During the Senate meetings, we debate these issues and I alway try to give a Biblical perspective, these matters are then presented to the public.
I am enrolled in the Executive Masters degree in Leadership program with the University of the Nations. This has been really helpful in this season and again I am bring equipped to be a more relevant leader in the sphere that God has called me to. As I write this update I am in Ensenada, Mexico participating in one of the required modules. (Hence the lack of family pictures!) I will travel to Hawaii in June for ten days and then to Australia in September for the final module and graduation. I am thankful to God for this opportunity, it has been so beneficial.
The Belmopan Constituency, where I serve as the elected representative for my party, has at the lower level of government a municipal town council. Part of my responsibility is to oversee the team that would be representing my party at that level. Late last year I put together a solid team that will be contesting the Municipal election for the city of Belmopan next week. I am not running on that ballot but I am overseeing the team and hoping for a victory.
I want to thank our faithful friends and family who have believed, stood beside us and prayed with us over the years. It is more clear now that the journey God has taken us on has only been training and preparation for this season. I am sure also, that this present season is just preparation for down the road. I write this update not only to give you an idea as to what's going on in our life but to specifically to ask for your sincere prayer covering over us as a family. We believe we are up against some of the greatest giants we have known and have never walked this way before. The spiritual warfare is great and we know that we need active prayer covering as we continue to seek the advancement of God's kingdom in the sphere of governance. We believe we function now as the point of a spear, and will not able to walk this alone. At the end of the day we seek transformation for our Nation and that our people will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Thanks again for your prayers for our family and for standing with us. I will try to send out a short prayer update maybe every two weeks or so. If you would like to commit to pray for us and the work God has called us to and would want to receive those updates please let us know.
- Vince Lombardi
Radical Obedience and Transitions
It has been a while since I have given an update of our life, I aim to do a better job in the near future. We are continually amazed at the goodness of God to our family in this transition. We remain purposefully engaged to see God's Kingdom established in the places where he has placed us.
Transitions are rarely easy, but we are confident that God has spoken and it is our desire to obey him in this difficult season as best as we know. Last week I had the privilege to sit under the teaching of Darlene Cunningham. One of the things she talked about was how God wants us to walk in radical obedience but that we can't separate those two words from each other. Its most impacting when we combine Radical Obedience to the voice of God.
Over the last few months I have been doing research for various reasons and have been astounded at the way we disciple the nations. My basic question has been, how do we get the values and principles of God into the different spheres of our society. At this point in my studies, I am encouraged to note that it IS possible and God HAS spoken into all the spheres of society and it has been done before! To realize that there is no separation of scared and secular is a life changing idea, the earth is the Lord's and his principles should be applied intentionally and diligently to all spheres. It was a blessing to study the life of William Wilberforce who gave his life for the abolition of slavery and Abraham Kyuper from Holland who was a Pastor, Journalist and Prime Minister of Holland in 1905, or Calvin from Geneva who God used to transform a city and who's impact is still felt today. These are only a few of the great Christian leaders I have researched, and their dedicated life permeated all spheres of society with kingdom truth. The question that goes through my mind is, can it still happen today? Can it happen in my generation?
I continue to serve as an appointed senator (not a full time role). This position provides a national platform to address current national issues, weather it's crime, economy, education and other social issues (same sex marriage, abortion, prostitution, ect). During the Senate meetings, we debate these issues and I alway try to give a Biblical perspective, these matters are then presented to the public.
I am enrolled in the Executive Masters degree in Leadership program with the University of the Nations. This has been really helpful in this season and again I am bring equipped to be a more relevant leader in the sphere that God has called me to. As I write this update I am in Ensenada, Mexico participating in one of the required modules. (Hence the lack of family pictures!) I will travel to Hawaii in June for ten days and then to Australia in September for the final module and graduation. I am thankful to God for this opportunity, it has been so beneficial.
The Belmopan Constituency, where I serve as the elected representative for my party, has at the lower level of government a municipal town council. Part of my responsibility is to oversee the team that would be representing my party at that level. Late last year I put together a solid team that will be contesting the Municipal election for the city of Belmopan next week. I am not running on that ballot but I am overseeing the team and hoping for a victory.
I want to thank our faithful friends and family who have believed, stood beside us and prayed with us over the years. It is more clear now that the journey God has taken us on has only been training and preparation for this season. I am sure also, that this present season is just preparation for down the road. I write this update not only to give you an idea as to what's going on in our life but to specifically to ask for your sincere prayer covering over us as a family. We believe we are up against some of the greatest giants we have known and have never walked this way before. The spiritual warfare is great and we know that we need active prayer covering as we continue to seek the advancement of God's kingdom in the sphere of governance. We believe we function now as the point of a spear, and will not able to walk this alone. At the end of the day we seek transformation for our Nation and that our people will come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Thanks again for your prayers for our family and for standing with us. I will try to send out a short prayer update maybe every two weeks or so. If you would like to commit to pray for us and the work God has called us to and would want to receive those updates please let us know.
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