I probably should've posted something 2 weeks ago. I've had the time. I’ve just taken it to process.. well, everything!
Ministry in NYC this summer was tiring and satisfying. Driving around Ireland with family was breath-taking and inspiring. God showed up a lot there. Mostly He was crammed in the front seat between me and two burly men [dad and uncle] as we got a firsthand view of the endless green hills and the masses of water that were everywhere.
I got home to Tampa at 11:35pm on August 20th.. finally. Soaked up alone time that I'd been craving. Sprawled out on my big soft bed that I dreamt about often. Visited friends/family that I was missing and longing for. Missing friends/family that moved away over the summer. This week was beautiful and hard. I praised God but I also cried when I asked Him to answer me and I looked up at the ceiling of my bedroom expectantly. But the only response I got was my ceiling fan going round and round. and nothing. I questioned if this whole ‘being intentional about pursuing Him daily’ thing is worth it..
it is.
I laid in bed with my eyes open one night because when I tried to close them they’d snap right back open. I was anxious. About the future. The future meaning the next day.. the future meaning the World Race.
I prayed. I visited a new church. I started my internship for school. I prayed. I switched from my World Race in January to a later race in July..
wait, WHAT?
It took time and prayer and part of me would love to full speed ahead when school is finished in December. But God is saying otherwise. And I've got peace about this new decision. The time between January and July may include but is NOT limited to: attending my brother's & my best friend’s weddings. raising support. watching sunsets. knowing more of God’s heart. drinking iced coffee. Resting in Him.
This season will be a lot about resting in who God is and in what He has promised through His word. After all, what is faith if it isn't that?
In a new and airy light!.. The World Race that I will NOW be going on in
July
2013
will
go
here:
Ireland
Romania
Ukraine
India
Nepal
Mozambique
Swaziland
South Africa
Thailand
Cambodia
Taiwan
[last day in Ireland.. a promise to come back, maybe?]
