A Fire Within | Saying Yes to the Journey
by Luis Magana, Partner Engagement Director
Have you ever felt like God wanted more from you? Sometimes it’s a small nudge in your soul or a gentle whisper in your heart from the Lord asking you to follow Him in new ways.
The prophet Jeremiah, during a time of discouragement in his life, felt the Lord calling him to something bigger. He tried to ignore it, but simply couldn’t. He described it as a fire burning in his heart. A calling so intense he could feel in his bones.
“But if I say I’ll never mention the Lord
or speak in his name,
his word burns in my heart like a fire.
It’s like a fire in my bones!
I am worn out trying to hold it in!
I can’t do it!”
Jeremiah 20:9
It was a similar burning fire within our hearts that led my wife, Kaytlynn and I to Mission Adelante. As newlyweds, it was important to us to find a place to serve together. We began volunteering in 2022. A few months later, my wife and I were joking one day that I would probably, eventually, one-day leave my job for full-time ministry. Once again, we both felt the nudge the Lord wanted more from us. Two weeks later, Mission Adelante Executive Director, Jarrett Meek, asked me to consider joining Mission Adelante full-time.
After five prayerful weeks, we said YES. This month, I started as the Director of Partner Engagement. The love and warmth of the Mission Adelante and KCK community have affirmed our decision to partner with God’s work here.
So what fire is burning in your heart? Maybe it’s something big - like selling your house or changing jobs. Or perhaps it’s something small - like forgiving a family member or apologizing to a coworker. One of our family values is Faith - trust the Lord even when life is a question mark. While you may not know how or when, I can tell you the Lord will provide, we simply have to trust Him.
I just want to encourage you to reflect more about your journey with the Lord and challenge to hear His voice. He wants to use you; will you listen and trust Him with what He is asking you to do?
Programs have officially launched for the year!
Monday, we had our first huddle of the year where we had a great time getting to know everyone and praying over this trimester.
We are so excited to start this year and we are grateful for all our volunteers who make everything possible. Would you consider partnering with us this trimester?
How can you help?
Pray for our program participants would create an impact in our community and grow with their walk with the Lord
Volunteer – take the first step by signing up for observation night
Donate to join us in building a multicultural community of disciples making disciples