9,603 feet above sea level. M83 and the Naked and Famous on repeat. Fresh powder and 5 or 6 beautiful ski resorts within 30 minutes of each other. It definitely has been a dream this past week in Breck. Being able to worship God everyday, while being fully immersed in His creation and building relationships with his people has been an amazing yet humbling experience so far. We packed up and left the Springs about a week ago, stepping into the unknown. No place to call home except our Honda CRV and no promise of jobs or an income. Jenny, Alyssa and I are solely resting on the promises of the Lord and His divine confirmation that we are supposed to be in Breckenridge this season. The joy and happiness the Lord is blessing us with is insane. Everyday, we laugh at our current situation and await what God has for us soon with joy. Although tough sometimes not knowing or understanding, we take joy in the fact that our understanding ends where faith begins. Last week consisted of job searching, home hunting, prayer walking and snowboarding.
Let’s back up a second though. Since coming to Colorado, the Lord has been growing a desire in us for a place of our own, to house, feed and disciple those we meet snowboarding, working or ones just passing through, in need of a temporary home. Breckenridge is a melting pot of different cultures and people. I’ve sensed a huge spirit of searching since being here. Breckenridge is home to many young adults who disagree with the “American Dream” bringing them happiness. Young adults whom are questioning what “success” really is, and are seeking something greater than themselves. What better place to go? Completely secluded, absolutely breathtaking and a snowboarding culture that is known for its laid back, “chill” attitude, Breck seems to be the answer. The problem arises when searching young adults meet this endeavor with things that will leave them unsatisfied and broken, that sadly have become a huge part of the mountain culture. I absolutely love the snowboarding attitude though; the don’t care, risk it to get the biscuit, living for the next timeless moment that cannot be defined by any material valuable. The moments where time seems to stand still and you are captivated by the sheer beauty and thrill of it all. Our hearts are so much for these people. God is continuing to break our hearts for young adults here, who are searching in all the wrong places.
With that said, we want so much for wherever we live to be a safe and inviting place for young people to come stay. Since living out of cars, and being completely financially broke is not a rare occurrence in Breck, I know God will bring the right people to us. We have a few pending places to live in, and have faith we will be moved in somewhere by the first of February. Summit county’s SFC (Snowboarders For Christ) organization is thriving everywhere in Summit and we are extremely excited to work along side and serve their ministry. We were blessed so much this past week with couches to sleep on, food and encouragement from SFC and the local churches in Summit County. Man, is God faithful or what! What an amazing Father...
Through this time God has been showing me, we all have a bit of searching in us, but why? Did Jesus not take ALL of our sin, flesh and old self to the cross? It was a one time, done deal. We have found it! We have found what we have been looking for! The moment we said yes we received complete freedom from the bondage of sin. We are not sinners. We are children receiving more revelation of the fullness of God in us. So why do we continue to search for something to “fix” ourselves, or strive to make ourselves better people, creating a weird form of religion? It was done on the cross. Let us enjoy God in us and embrace the union we have with the Creator Himself.
Thank you for all your prayers! Thank you for being amazing friends and family and walking with us on this journey. Please continue to life up the city of Breck in your prayers. God is moving and working through the people here and we are blessed to have the opportunity to serve along side the people here.
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