Kristen McLane

Posted by Kristen McLane on May 22nd, 2008 in Daily Life, Faith/Spirituality

My dad has a phrase that he likes to say, “Hindsight is 20/20.”

What does hindsight have to do with moving to San Diego? Yesterday Adam broke our big news on his blog. He wrote, “The last few weeks have been a whirlwind…literally. First there was the crazy phone call that started it all. Then there was a lot of prayer. Then there was the trip out there. Then there was a lot more prayer. This was followed by some very tough conversations, more prayer, and a decision. Then some waiting, some finalizing details and finally here we are.”

Following that first phone call Adam and I began to see how God has been preparing us for the job that Adam will be doing at Youth Specialties. Adam also wrote on his blog, “The byline of my blog and subplot of my life is, Crazy enough to want to change the world. The last few weeks God has gotten up in my devotions and said, “Oh really? Wanna prove it?” I don’t know about the changing the world part…but this is the most exciting and craziest thing God has ever asked us to do.”

The lyrics to one of my favorite songs (The More by Downhere) goes like this:

I met you like a little child
Wide-eyed and mystified
That You could love even me
So I’m here to testify
That it’s been an amazing ride with You
And I have never walked alone
Wanna give You every moment, every minute
It’s takes a lifetime to know You, to know You

And the more You show me, the more You grow me
The more Your glory becomes all there is
And the more I know You, the more I need You
The more I love You, the more You become to me

Fast-forward to the golden years
A smaller pride and a bigger fear
But still, no way are we done yet
I pray that You would keep me mystified,
In every way that I will still abide in You
Till You come to take me home
Wanna give You every moment, every minute
And take a lifetime to know You, to know You

Wanna give You every moment, every minute
I’ll take a lifetime to know You
Hold me Lord, keep me
Draw me closer every moment of my life

This song brings me back to thoughts about my dad, hindsight and crazy faith. My dad (and mom) have shown me that there is nothing more rewarding in life than following God. Hindsight is nice but not necessary. All that God requires is faith.  As hard as it is to move away from Romeo I can’t wait to see what God will do next.