I’ve been thinking over the past couple weeks about resolutions for 2009 and one of the things that keeps coming back to me is to have an adventurous spirit. Sure, there are the usual things like lose weight, learn to play the guitar, etc. But a reoccurring desire that seems to be at the front of my mind is the idea of being truly adventurous. Be willing to take risks. Do things that I’ve never done before. Step out of my comfort zone.
Last weekend, we went to a wedding reception at a Chinese seafood restaurant. It was really incredible with a full 10 course meal. About 8 of the courses scared me. Several of the dishes still had eyes on them. Yet, I tried them all including the shark fin soup with crab.
Today, I’m leaving for Las Vegas to a WordPress conference. No, it’s not for my little corner of the blog world, it’s for work and what we’re hoping to do with Calvary’s website this year. While there, I hope that I can have the courage to meet new people and learn new things.
I may have the opportunity to go to Israel this spring. I hope that if I can find the money to go (I’ll gladly except gifts or donations of any sort…) I want to have the guts while there to do once-in-a-lifetime kinds of things.
I’ve been doing a lot more reading lately than normal. Both the Bible and some amazing books on topics of prayer, the Holy Spirit and more. These books have been challenging my faith and stretching my ideas. I think reading thought provoking books fits well with my resolutions for the new year.
I feel like there will be many chances in the coming months to have an adventurous spirit and find the extra in the ordinary. I hope I have the courage to step into those moments and opportunities boldly.
