Remaining Missional: A Call to Kingdom Focus

Over the past few weeks, the Christian Mommas Community has been in full battle mode. It has been an honor to partner with fellow warriors in interceding on behalf of the body of Christ. A moment of truth, however, amid this spiritual assignment, I was overwhelmed—in the best way—by the revelation of the Lord. My family and I have been navigating a season of transition, and the usual rhythms I had carefully established were completely disrupted. I expected discomfort, but I did not anticipate how quickly it would wear on me. Yet, it was in the act of praying for others that I found renewed strength.

This journey has led me to reflect on the great torchbearers of faith who have gone before us—missionaries stepping into the unknown, spiritual assassins infiltrating dark territories. Even the mother of Jesus, who bore the Son of God in secrecy, carrying the weight of divine mystery in her heart (Luke 2:19). My minor inconveniences suddenly seemed small compared to their unwavering endurance. I asked myself: Am I truly frustrated because my habits have been disrupted?

Then, I thought of the Apostle Paul, who wrote letters of encouragement from chains inside dungeons (Philippians 1:12-14). Paul’s focus was never on his conditions but on the mission. And here I was, momentarily discomforted.

The Blindness of Privilege

If I am honest, living in a land of immense blessings has sometimes dulled my reverence for true worship and service. I wept as I realized how privilege can blind us to the urgency of the gospel. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 12:1 to present ourselves as living sacrifices—holy and acceptable to God. Yet, how often do we grumble over what is, in truth, a light and momentary affliction (2 Corinthians 4:17)?

The sobering reality is that while we may feel inconvenienced, there are believers worldwide who risk their lives daily for the gospel—those who meet in underground churches, those who whisper prayers in secret places, and those who stand firm in the face of persecution (Hebrews 13:3). May we never become so entitled that we take our eyes off the mission of the cross.

The Call to True Worship and Sacrifice

The Holy Spirit gently convicted me as I recognized my complaints. In my frustration, I saw a shadow of the Israelites who longed to return to Egypt because of their discomfort in the wilderness (Exodus 16:2-3). How often do we murmur when God calls us into unfamiliar territory? How often do we resist the stretching seasons He ordains for our growth?

But the beauty of conviction is that it leads to repentance, and repentance leads to renewal (Acts 3:19). I laid down my entitled mindset at the altar and chose to focus on the mission rather than the method. The Spirit of God is our helper (John 14:26), strengthening us to endure every season with grace and perseverance.

A Warrior’s Posture

May we adopt the posture of warriors, no matter the conditions. May we serve, pray, and labor with ferocity, laying down our preferences for the sake of the Kingdom. As Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). The call to follow Christ is a call to surrender our comforts, our expectations, and our own understanding.

Self-Reflection and Kingdom Realignment

Let me ask you: What preferences have blinded you to the mission of the Kingdom? What disruptions have led you to grumble instead of praise? Have you, like me, allowed the comfort of routines to distract you from the divine assignment of love?

If so, let us repent and refocus. Let us realign our hearts with the Holy Spirit and embrace the calling to be living sacrifices. The world needs fervent intercessors, fearless servants, and steadfast believers who will not be moved by discomfort but will press on for the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).

May we never grow so accustomed to ease that we forget the cost of discipleship. May our blessings never lead to entitlement but to deeper worship, relentless prayer, and a renewed commitment to the mission.

Stay steadfast, Christian Mommas. The Kingdom is advancing, and we have been called for such a time as this (Esther 4:14).

May we carry our convictions to the feet of Jesus and not allow them to become condemnation. The irony in all of this is that while I was “entitled”, my teens were enjoying pillow fights, naming this experience as a Nelson Adventure, and thanking God for the myriads of blessings we experienced. Out of the mouths of babes.