and to find out who was on my team.
The thought of not knowing what to expect was driving me crazy.
I had all the equipment set and packed to go
but I had never used my tent, sleeping pad and backpack before.
I had to leave for the airport at 3:30am and my last thought at midnight was…
”what have I gotten myself into!’
New things are never easy,
but as soon as I stepped onto the plane to head to Atlanta,
God had things under control.
I was never alone, meeting new friends at every turn
and forming bonds that are going to strengthen over the next year.
As I started to met the people who I would be traveling with,
I was amazed and grateful to see 63 complete strangers who made the same commitment to go on this crazy journey and be willing to show God’s love to the unloved could connect and become a family so fast.
The excitement and energy was contagious,
you couldn’t help but feel welcomed.
Throughout the whole week I experienced and saw things
I have never been introduced to before.
The idea of physical healing
was never something I thought would happen. Until I saw one of my squad mates who was a dancer come to training wearing a boot on her foot because she tore ligaments in her ankle. She was in crutches and we saw how painful it was for her to simply walk.
Her one prayer was to use her dancing to Glorify God.
Early in the week, we as a camp prayed over her for healing and by Thursday she was dancing on stage for Jesus!
Only through God was that possible!
God knew that not only did I need to see this happen but for a lot a people to experience how God is present today.
The idea of prophecy and having the Holy Spirit speak to me personally or through others
was something I never thought about.
I knew that the Holy Spirit was with me all the time,
but to actually have God talk to me and through someone else and to feel Him personally was something I just can’t put into words.
I need to step back and listen for His whisper instead of taking control.
Training Camp was more than just being physically
prepared for this 11 month journey.
Yes I did sleep in my tent, and surprisingly I really enjoyed it.
I learned that I do have plenty of room in my tent and it is actually comfortable to sleep in.
Plus it IS waterproof!
I learned how to pack my backpack and
I can go without taking a shower for a day or so.
BUT
also that God is more present in this world than I ever gave Him credit for. I have been pushing Him aside
because I was afraid of what might happen.
He wants to love me….and I am learning to
love Him back!
