These first 6 weeks have been quite a whirlwind. The week that I came on staff, our church was beginning a big push for missional community, which is our church's way of being obedient to Jesus' command to make disciples in our city. Our hope and dream entering this season was to see 1200 people plugged into missional community, and we ended up seeing over 1800! It has a been a blessing to see such tangible evidence of God's faithfulness during this season.
On a more personal note, I have been experiencing joy far more consistently and fully than I ever have before. It started on a Sunday, when I prayed for genuine joy and love for people. I did it in a spirit of routine, not actually trusting that the God would provide for me. As he promises, he provided more abundantly than I could have ever hoped, and as I begin to attribute this joy to the Lord, I receive even more joy. It has been a constant cycle of being filled with joy, thanking the Lord for providing, and my joy increases. I'm very thankful for God demonstrating his faithfulness in so many ways -- through missional community and through my own life.
Your prayers and support have meant so much to me. Thank you for being such an integral part of what God is doing in my life.
Keller
