Tonight as I was driving home, I received a text from a number I hadn’t saved. Turns out, it was a guy with whom I’d been on several dates a few months prior. (What I interpreted to be as nothing more than friendly), he expressed that he recently joined a church and thought I might be interested in getting involved with an affiliate young adult ministry.
Despite both the small group and suitor not being a good fit, I nevertheless thanked him for thinking of me with genuine appreciation. Here was someone with whom I’d spent a limited time but nevertheless communicated the importance—and approachability—of my faith.
I get a lot of things wrong. And I really try to be transparent about that because being vulnerable in this space, while difficult at times, is always worthwhile. After all, Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
I may not be great at turning Hinge matches into actual relationships, but you can be sure as hell I’m filled with actual, authentic peace tonight. Because for every area of my life where I feel I’m failing, my relationship with Jesus is still solid. Getting that right is the best thing I’ll ever be given.
Food for thought: What do you consider to be your greatest achievements?
Rachel Fisher 