I have no clue how I was able to get to this point in life, but I have this passion for Jesus I can’t explain. I was worshipping this morning at church and I sensed this deep connection with the Spirit. A connection I’ve rarely felt before. So powerful yet so soft. The Spirit reminded me when I’m in church it’s just me and God. That’s it. I need not worry about anyone around me.
Seeing how the Lord has used pain and suffering in my life to draw me closer to Him is incredibly humbling. It has created a deep, deep relationship with Him. I went through a season where I was just so utterly wrecked. My life dreams seemed to have vanished. Once my identity in work was taken away I had to find myself again. God had me right where He wanted me to be.
I leaned on Jesus to get me through that. He was literally my strength. I know exactly what Paul was talking about when he wrote, “For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corin 12:10). Paul had an unknown ‘thorn in the flesh’ and pleaded with the Lord three times to have it taken away. But God didn’t take it away but rather said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corin 12:9). I’m now able to embrace suffering knowing God’s strength is made perfect in my weakness.
Whatever comes my way, whether it’s casting out demons in Cambodia, loving on orphans in India, or praying for healing on a paraplegic, I have seen with my own eyes the power of God in my life. I have also seen and experienced the love the Father has towards us. This is a love nothing compares to. A love I want my life to resemble. I want to love other people the way the Father loves me.
My preparation for the World Race is going great. I have 90% of my gear. Training camp is in 6 weeks. I found a buyer for my car I’ll be selling. And my heart longs to serve the Lord for 11 months in third world countries all over Asia. Thank you all for your financial support and amazing encouragement.
