Published Mon, Sep 08, 25.
Written by Meghan White.
Having the Audacity to Ask
One of the things we encouraged our interns to do over the course of the summer was to ask a lot of questions. (Which meant I got to join in this challenge alongside them, too!) We talked about the value of being “childlike” in our asking. Kids are naturally curious because they are figuring out the world for the first time, and there is an opportunity for them to be formed and shaped by the things they discover. As a group, we had the chance to come into ministry conversations with open hands and childlike hearts, to seek out the kingdom of God. Pastor Andy phrased the idea like this:
“Kingdom curiosity leads to kingdom understanding.”
Side note: Working with Pastor Andy is so fun because he asks crazy questions, with such a pure desire to see God move, and I have watched it lead to some amazing things… one example being the whole summer internship! That all came about because Pastor Andy asked, “What would it be like to invite a group of young people into what God is doing in GoMission.Church?” And…God moved!
Since the end of the internship, I have found myself in multiple situations dreaming about and asking things like… “what would it be like if___?” or “what could happen in our city if we ___?” Or, I’ve been in conversations where people are telling me about things God has put in their hearts to do, and suddenly, I have multiple ministries in mind that they could potentially partner with. I share what God is doing in those ministries and then just wait. Sometimes it just isn’t for them or not for that moment. BUT SOMETIMES, they light up, are filled with excitement and faith that God is doing more than they can see. Sometimes, it is the confirmation they needed, that they aren't the only ones burning with desire to see God move in a specific area, and that it’s time to take the next step!
I’m learning that this is a way I get to engage the people of God with the mission of God for the glory of God. I just get to dream with God and dream with people… because how will I know what the will of God is if I don't ask? I hope, for the rest of my life, I keep this audacious habit of asking God questions about what He is doing and “what if?” I have already seen it lead to some really fun, kingdom things, and I’m excited to see more!
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21