A Kairos Guy?

At my church I think I am thought of as a Kairos Guy. To many, I am sure, it must seem that Kairos is all I talk about. I serve on the Angola Advisory Board and the State Board as well. I talk about Kairos until folks’ eyes glaze over. The truth is I haven’t served on a Kairos weekend since February of 2010. That’s 20 months, over a year and a half. To my amazement the ministry has continued to function without my hands on participation. I missed being on teams lead by some of my closest friends. I have good reasons. We do a considerable amount of babysitting, the law practice, etc. I thought June would see my return but God had another plan.

I have had an ace of an excuse the last 6 months. I have been “handicapped.” I injured my knee on my birthday on March 16 and haven’t been able to walk without pain for exactly 6 months today. I have great faith and hope that excuse will vanish next week as I have surgery for the problem. The next Kairos is at Main prison. It’s a long walk from the gate of that camp to the Education Building where our meetings will be. I can’t walk it twice a day for four days and be of much use. I will make that “walk” this time. If I can do it on my own two feet I will praise God. If I have to be pushed in a wheel chair I know there is likely a convicted murderer who will push me. If God permits, I will make that “walk.”

I won’t do it because “they need me.” Because 20 months and four weekend retreats have proven I am certainly not necessary. I will do it because I need it. If the only benefit of my participation to anyone else is that someone will be moved by seeing someone physically aided in order to participate, that’s fine. A better man than I has done that many, many times.

Is there something keeping you from doing what you need to do? Is that something a barrier or an excuse?

Just asking? Start walking.

Be blessed.

Nick