Divine Appointment

For example, my mentor, Rebecca, grew up in High Point which is a little over two hours away. She went to college with a girl who was from Wilson(my hometown). Wilson is small and I can’t imagine anyone ever saying “I hope I end up in Wilson when I grow up.” After college she embarked on the eleven month World Race. After being home for a few months she ended up in Wilson as the Assistant Children’s Director at my church. I still had no idea who she was until a few months before softball season my coach pointed her out to me as the new assistant softball coach.

Truthfully, I had no desire to have a relationship with her beyond coach and athlete. God had other plans. My head coach made the statement that he believed Becca was in my life for a reason, but I let the comment roll off my back. By the end of the season she was not just my coach, she was my friend. Soon to become someone I trust with my life. This wouldn’t be true if Rebecca had not been obedient to God’s call or much less if God had not called her.

When I committed to the race I knew that the people on my squad would be people God had placed on this trip for a reason. I also knew that there would be people God placed on the squad specifically for me. I just didn’t know I would see that so prevalently 177 days before I meet the people that already mean so much to me.

A few days ago a young women on my squad opened up to the other girls about something she had been struggling with. I was amazed as I read the message because little did she know I was struggling with the exact same thing! Then within minutes multiple messages flooded the group chat with other girls who were also struggling in the same area. I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with emotions. How amazing is our God?

God knew that I needed a support system that would remind me that I am not alone. We are never alone. He divinely appointed this beautiful community for me to spend nine months doing ministry with. I couldn’t be more in awe of the God we serve. It’s so easy to allow ourselves to get so caught up in our day to day lives that we don’t recognize the blessings God puts in front of us daily. My squad is a blessing and I love each and every one of them, even if we have 177 days until we meet.