There seems to just be so much that needs to be done to start preparing. Of course, my immediate reaction is to buy all my stuff today; however, the funds in my pocket do not allow that right how. So, I must start planning. There is so much that needs to be thought about and planned. Part of this still seems absolutely too good to be true. I am finally starting to connect a little with my fellow racers. It brings me amazing joy to see their passion for God and their passion for the team. I am so excited to begin a whole new journey with some amazing new people in my life.
Sure, I've been on a couple months long trips, but nothing ever to this extent. This is the first time I can truly try to wrap my American comfortable mind around some form of genuine sacrifice. I am slowly starting to actually grasp what Jesus was talking about when he said leave these things behind you and follow me. I know I haven't left for the trip yet, but mentally I am beginning to try to prepare myself. It truly is such an odd concept to our culture.
It just seems odd to us for Jesus to say, "David, go! Leave your family, friends, relationships, house, stuff, job, and habits. Just follow Me and My Word. Trust the Holy Spirit to guide you and truly seek Him every step of the way. I want you to go sleep in a tent for a year and travel the world. You may get physically sick, homesick, exhausted, scared, and confused. You may get tired of the food, the sleeping arrangements, and the people, but know that this is what I called you to. It is a journey for greater blessings and strength and growing then you could have ever imagined or prepared for yourself. Just trust me. Just trust me. I will never fail you. If I call, I will provide your every need! Lean not on what you know, David! Trust me! I love you!"
BUT I AM NOT ALONE. Not only do I have amazing people who are listening to God tell them the exact same things, but I also have the Great I AM with me. So, when I am not, He is! When I can't, He does! When I fail, He won't!
This is just the beginning!!
