Hello friends,
In my previous blog I was dealing with the acceptance of fear as well as trusting the Lord to take the weight from my shoulders and the fear from my eyes. As I have been studying what trusting the Lord looks like in my life I have come to the realization that not only do I need the Lord but also brothers and sisters in christ that will hold me accountable and speak life into me.
About two or three weeks ago some of the other World Racer’s that will be going on the same mission trip as I am, contacted me. We have talked about small things like what we want to do with our lives when we get back from the trip, what we like to do now, the fears we have that are stemming from the trip, etc. Although we live all around the United States the Lord brought us together for the same purpose. After only two or three weeks Jack, Lexi, and Thomas are people I want to build lasting relationships with because their hearts are centered in the Lord. I believe that God has placed these wonderful and unique individuals in my life to teach me, love me, and support me in my walk with the Lord.
Quite the contrary from what you might have previously read in my other blog, I normally am pretty closed off when it comes to sharing my feelings. I struggle with telling others about what is on my heart because it feels like everyone has sooo much to deal with in their own lives that they don’t have time to help you.
When I became so overwhelmed with fear last monday in my class over what missionaries give up to go I prayed that the Lord would send someone to pray for me so that I didn’t have to carry this burden on my own. And as cliché as it might sound the Lord responded immediately. As I walked into the room two of the girls from my table welcomed me in their arms openly so that I would no longer endure this fear alone but have the love and accountability with my sisters in christ.
The reason I share this is because not even two weeks ago if someone would have asked to pray over me I probably would have rejected it and said I’m not comfortable with that. Little did I know God has shown me that when someone feels called to pray over or with you it is normally his way of reaching you when you can’t take the pain and suffering of life.
As I see more and more the need for accountability and encouragement from other believers, I recognize all the people God has already placed in my life. It’s funny how some of the people who are my biggest accountability, I would have never guessed or expected them to be a year ago. I am so thankful for everyone who is supporting me in my walk with the Lord.
I would ask that you, whomever you may be, find someone to keep you accountable in your walk with the Lord as well as hold them accountable. There is pure joy and humility in entrusting someone to know the desires of your heart and also the hurt you may be experiencing. As hard is it may be, especially for me, being able to share experiences can help you grow in your faith and remove some of the chains that might be restricting you from becoming a devoted follower and disciple of God.
Above all else surrender your foolish plans to the Lord so that he may restore your heart with his divine purposes.
