I don’t want to be the same after these nine months. I want to have a heart that is heavier, eyes that are more open to the beauty and suffering around me, and an attitude that is quick to serve and choose joy.
I want my heart to be heavier not with the sadness of suffering, but with love toward those I have the privilege of knowing.
I want eyes that learn to focus on others and not myself. Looking past the outward appearances to their inner hurts and seeing their unique beauty and individuality.
There are many days when my emotions dictate my attitude for the day. I am grumpy because I don’t feel well, or I am snippy because I am tired. The World Race will push me to my limits in a lot of these areas. I hope that I will continue to learn to lean into Christ during those moments for his strength and grace.
Although there are many unknowns ahead of me, I am expecting to see God move powerfully in these upcoming nine months.
