When I found out that Training Camp for the World Race was 10 days of camping in North Georgia, my first thought was, “I got this”. Camping and playing in the woods is one of my favorite things! I wasn’t worried about waking up with a cold nose or toes, I don’t mind dirty hair that can be hidden under a headband, and I actually prefer the aroma of camp fires to that of most perfumes. I felt more than prepared for “roughing it” in the wilderness at training camp.
What I wasn’t prepared for was the Lord bringing to the light what I had been hiding in the dark so true healing could take place.
I didn’t expect old feelings of rejection and disappointment to be uncovered so that God could speak the truth over those feelings and remind me I am fully loved and accepted by Him. I didn’t realize how unforgiving I was until I was faced with past hurt and shame- but Jesus told me that He has already forgiven me and forgotten the sins for which I was still punishing myself.
When I arrived at training camp, I wasn’t ready to be more vulnerable than I have ever been in my entire life. My mess was laid out for all to see but I was loved and accepted anyway because I am redeemed in Christ. Such freedom I have never known!
I prayed boldly and expectantly. The lies in my head were silenced and instead I heard the calming voice of Jesus telling me who I am- You are good enough. You are beautiful. You are worthy of my love, my grace, and my time. You have what it takes. And I BELIEVE Him.
There are about 3,000 more words worth of details I want to share, but I don’t think it is actually possible to describe all that happens at Training Camp. My walk with Christ was transformed at Training Camp and I can’t wait to journey deeper with Him.
One last thing…
I would like to formally introduce my team, the KINGDOM SHAKERS!
If I could only use three words to describe our team they would be compassionate, patient, and trusting of God and one another. I can’t wait to know more about my new sisters and I’m so blessed to have the privilege of serving alongside them. We have quite the journey ahead of us and I am truly blessed with this community to walk with. I know the Lord has big plans for and unimaginable things to show us!
