February 24
My 24th Year in Review
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:31 am by Josh Burcham
Today is my birthday (actually today is the 23rd, but you’ll be reading this the 24th). The big 2-5. As a another year passes by I thought it would be a good idea to look back on the past one.
This time last year I pulled the plug to plant Ridgepoint Church. Life got hard and I gave up. I did the exact opposite of what I teach others to do. I preach keep pushing through, keep giving it your all, and don’t give up. God gave you this vision; you’re called to fulfill it. Yet, I threw in the towel. I gave up. I struggled weeks in making that decision and the second I made it… I regretted it. Thinking about it now brings back pain, brings back feelings of failure and feelings of a void in my heart. God gave me a vision and I questioned that vision.
I’ve been able to work outside the church environment this year and it has been invaluable in creating a heart for the lost, for those that haven’t meet Jesus. He has taught me to care about people more than I care about myself. He has taught me to see people with His eyes and not with my judgment. He has stretched me in His Word and created a place of importance in my life. Not just for reading, but for living and heart change.
As I look back, though this year was uneventful, I stand in awe of how much my God can do in one’s life. I am the man I am today, because of Jesus. He has changed my heart this year to truly love God and love people. Not letting it be just lip serve, but making it my life. Because the reality is, I suck as a human being. I’m selfish and care more about my evil desires than I do of Godly things. I’m a sinner, focused on self. Yet, He loved me anyways. He changed me. He saved me. And I can’t take any credit for any of it, because without Jesus I would still suck. Don’t get me wrong, I still have my moments, but He saved me from this life. He has made my life full, because of His glory. So I worship Him!
Folks, I know Jesus. I’m a blessed man because I can say that. Not a lot can, but I am going to do my best and change that.
This year, my 25th year, is going to be a big one, an exciting one, because I know Jesus and He knows me. Because I am ready to follow where ever He leads (more on that to come soon).
