Each year all of The World Race squads in the field all over the world come together for a week to be challenged and encouraged. It is called The Awakening. This year it took place in Ireland. It was perfect timing for our squad. We were coming out of Africa and entering month 9. It almost felt like a dream to start the day in Nairobi, Kenya and end it in Dublin, Ireland!! As you can imagine, the cultures are drastically different!
As I mentioned before, the timing for this was perfect for the squad. It was also perfect for me. It was refreshing to spend time around the leadership of the race and simply receive what they desire to pour into me. The worship and teachings challenged me and spurred a desire for new growth. The timing of it all is incredible since so much has taken place over the previous 9 months. However, we still have plenty of time on the race to ask for huge things from the Lord. That is one of the big things I feel like the Lord brought me back to over the course of the week. If you want to grow in new ways, just ask him. If you want to experience something different, just ask. If you know where you’re struggling and in need, just ask. There will be a responsibility on my end in each of those areas to take action, but why would I ever expect things to be different without asking? I thank the Lord for speaking that little reminder into my life.
As for our squad, we’re united. We’re more united than ever. Africa was great, but it challenged us and broke us…and when people are challenged and broken, they come together. That is exactly what happened to us over the course of the last three months. So when The Awakening dance competition was announced a couple months ago, the other squads didn’t have a chance!! Here is what the N Squad put together. Make sure to watch it all the way to the end. It gets a little crazy!
