HE’S
WRITING MY STORY AND WE’RE GOING TO SPAIN!
The
race has ended. I’ve been home for about 6 weeks. It’s been absolutely more
than I could have thought or imagined. There have been so many miracles, lots
of love and rest in the midst of the busyness of America. I’m in Los Angeles
living in community with two amazing women, Kristen and Lisa (we have Bible
Study every week and I wouldn’t miss it for anything) and two amazing women,
Trishawna and Briana in the apt below us. I couldn’t have asked for a more
supportive unit to come home too and I’m grateful everyday.
Lisa, Trishawna and Kristen surrounding me with love
I ride the bus around the city and it’s
always an adventure, sometimes not worth repeating. I’d like to write a blog
about that, and maybe I just will. I’ve been up to Bethel Church in Redding a couple times and really
heard from the Lord. I have been training back at my gym and absolutely loving
getting my butt kicked everyday. I have been reuniting with people, having
coffee dates, beach days and dinner nights with friends. I’m back at church and
loving every minute. I’m making new friends and thankful for each one God puts
in my life. I turned 27 last Sunday and the celebration was a mix of emotions.
I’m becoming a real grown up and sometimes I fumble around, but God is faithful. I have 40 days left in L.A. and it’s
gone by so fast. I will be sad to
leave here for sure and I never thought I’d say that after being gone for a
year. I thought nothing could compare to traveling the world. Well, nothing can really compare to the
World Race, but I’ve been learning that everyday is not a big epic experience,
but Jesus is in the small moments and He’s showing up everyday to remind me He
loves me. Thank you for praying for my transition back to the U.S. So, what’s next?
I have the joy and privilege of embarking
on the 2nd part of this amazing journey with Jesus. I’m going to G42
leadership academy located in Mijas, on the southern coast of Spain near
Morocco. The website is, www.g42leadershipacademy.org. I heard about the school back in month
3 in Romania and began praying into it throughout the months leading up to the
race ending. I had so much peace to proceed and apply. I applied month 10 and
found out month 11, I was accepted, woooohooo…JESUS!!! The excitement ensued
and I began trusting the Lord to provide and prepare me for this next step.
A
few things He spoke to me about this next year and G42, is that it’s going to
be even more amazing than the last. I also can trust Him completely to provide,
and there’s no doubt that every cent He provides is from heaven and He’s all
about lavishing His love. That’s good news. G42 also isn’t just another
experience, trip or school. This is the start of my ministry and it’s got me
all amped up. I thought that this past year was amazing, but this next year is
going to be even better and I’m confident of that. I get to walk in my calling
with people that invest well in the students and will love me wholeheartedly. I have so many dreams and Jesus and I
just love each other while these dreams come to fruition. I have a dream of
shooting documentaries around the world that would give a voice to the
voiceless, hope to the forgotten and freedom to the prisoner. I’m excited to
see how the Lord unravels the opportunities, even now while I’m in L.A. I know
that the documentaries I am a part of will give God all the glory and this
world a taste of His endless love for humanity. That is kind of the big picture
of what He’s calling me into, and He’s always revealing more of His will.
On
a practical level, I will be living in community again, woohoo! I will be
learning from professors around the world, and mentored by people that are
passionate about this generation pursuing the life God has called them too. I
will be dreaming, setting goals, position myself under Godly authority and let
Jesus love me everyday. I honestly really look forward to having this time to
really grow in my relationship with Jesus. I also look forward to being challenged
relationally, spiritually and mentally. I hope to be even more prepared to walk
out my dreams in a radical way. I just want to be so impactful in my generation
and never want to miss an opportunity to trust God more with my life. Please
pray for me as I prepare to leave for G42 on October 3rd. I trust
the Lord for wisdom in all the decisions and provision from now through my time
in Spain. All I want is His will for my life and to fall more in love with Him.
He’s transforming me everyday more and more and following Him is better than
any life I could have planned on my own.
