So we’ve been asked to write a blog during our training camp (hi mom!) just to get the hang of writing these and understanding what it’s going to be like in the mission field. Here’s some of my thoughts from this week-
My team is amazing and I love everyone here. The men on my squad are my brothers and we hold each other up as strong men of God, and our covenant is not only with each other, but with the women on our team. The women of G-Squad are wonderful and God has revealed them to me as my sisters. There are some who are like my younger sisters whom I will take care of, and others who are like my older sisters who will take care of me. But as we grow as a squad throughout this week in community, I understand that these are my family. These men are strong and will have my back in every way. These women are compassionate (and strong too) and beautiful and will be my encouragement.
The first couple days of training was about looking inside ourselves and breaking down our reservations. God was washing us completely of everything that would keep us from serving Him. I gave up my expectation of myself to have the strength to do His work. I know that I cannot be a servant without sacrificing my abilities to Him. God has been revealing to me that I am pure, holy, and forgiven and that I can be used by Him. The Holy Spirit has filled me and given me strength and authority. God is showing me that every single person on this team has something incredibly valuable in them that God has given them, and as teams are formed, our strengths and gifts will work in perfect harmony with each other to do great works for the glory of our Father.
That’s it for now. Just some ramblings for anyone who reads this. Thanks for reading and you’ll see more later.
