church?" These were among my
first thoughts when my hus-
band told me he had met with
Major Chuck Wright about a
that was open at his
corps. That was almost
four years ago now. As I
write this, I am just two
months from being com-
missioned as a Salvation
Army officer; and I am
truly amazed at the work
God has done in my
heart and all He has
taught me about what it
means to be an obedient
follower of Jesus Christ.
was perfectly content be-
ing the wife of a youth
pastor. I was also content
follower of Christ for my life. My ideas were chal-
lenged when I encountered The Salvation Army.
We were seeking to return to ministry after taking
a few years break; but this time, ministry was not
falling into the usual mold. We were offered a po-
sition as territorial interns to explore the unique
ministry of officership. My initial response was
"No, I want to have more control of my life than
this. And I sure don't want to live in Chicago for
two years for training!"
life. Everything I had always pictured of what my
Lord was assuring me that just as I had trusted
Him in the past, I could trust Him now. He made it
clear that being a follower meant turning aside
from the things I cling to, and entering into the glo-
for me. A Kingdom plan
that was bigger than
anything I could ever en-
vision.
am reminded of Paul's
words in 1 Corinthians
2:9, "
no ear has heard, no
mind has conceived
what God has prepared
for those who love him.'"
Thank you Lord, for The
Salvation Army and this
opportunity to serve you
through it.
TION