Pictures of Myself and Jess

Unction - Meaning Firey Passion!

I have always loved this quote....how I wish I lived this way....why do I falter? Lord give me strength to live as boldly and passionately as this man. Give me Unction.

This remarkable testament was found amidst the papers of a martyred African pastor.

I’m a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His and I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still.

My past Is redeemed. My present makes sense. My future Is secure. I’m done and finished with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don’t have to be right, or first, or tops, or recognized, or praised, or rewarded. I live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer and labor by Holy Spirit power.

My face Is set. My gait Is fast. My goal Is heaven. My road may be narrow, my way rough, my companions few, but my guide Is reliable and my mission Is clear. I will not be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch In the face of sacrifice or hesitate In the presence of the adversary. I will not negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander In the maze of mediocrity.

I won’t give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up and preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must give until I drop, preach until all know and work until He comes. And when He does come for His own, He’ll have no problems recognizing me. My colors will be clear!

Reflection

It's strange to think that about a year ago to date I was just starting my season working in Antarctica. I was stepping into the unknown with what would turn out to be an adventure of a lifetime. I remember going into it with uncertainty. I was unsure whether it was a good move to go so far away for such a long period of time. I was uncertain if I would make any friends while working on the ice. I was uncertain of the challenges that were ahead of me.

Looking back at it all I can say with full confidence that God was there with me through it all, the highs and lows. I made some decent friends while on the ice. I came across many challenges but God was there to pull me through. I see the fruit of my decision to go by now having everything paid off. I am now able to focus on the future rather than focusing so much on the present (not that it's a bad thing to focus on the present). I learned more about how vast our God is. I saw him at work even in a dark and cold place such as McMurdo Station, Antarctica. I learned the valuable lesson of trusting in God for my strength and guidance (even though now at times I forget to do that). I see now how much God moved in my life during that time. I wanted to just take the time and tell you all how thankful that I am for that experience. Our God is good even more than we can understand at times.

Chris Sharma Climbing Dreamtime