After six weeks away on sabbatical, I’m returning with something far more valuable than a new plan—I’m coming back with a heart that’s been freshly tuned to the voice of God. In this message, I share two significant moments from my time away: one when I felt the overwhelming weight of God’s compassion for lost people, and another during a breakfast conversation that reminded me how easily God shows up in everyday encounters. Just like a guitar that drifts out of tune, our hearts can subtly fall out of rhythm with God—this illustrates how important it is to slow down, listen, and realign. This message is the beginning of a new season for our church, as I introduce the phrase “gathered and scattered” and invite us into a journey of prayer, fasting, and anticipation for the ways God is preparing to move in and through us.
