Overdue

I don’t know how else to summarize my experiences last month in Tanzania without sharing my famous quote from the month: “I now understand why pregnancy is 9 months because 10 months is just too long.” Tanzania was personally my most challenging month due to the aggressive culture, spiritual atmosphere, and the strenuous travel (30+ people in a 15 passenger vechile is not my idea of travel). In retrospect, it is interesting that I was ready to go home last month. Praise the Lord that the race continued! My Father had greater things in store for my team and me. Today I find myself praying for more days in Asia. I’m savoring every moment in India, a land that I’ve quickly grown to love (more on this later). I have one week left on the race. There were numerous moments on the race when I didn’t know when I want to share a short message with current or future racers: When you feel as though you can’t go on anymore, think of your first love. Remember why you came. Spend time in prayer and worship; you will be renewed. My times in Tanzania where I turned to the LORD in prayer and worship were my most blessed times of the month. You cannot do this race on your own strength. You must depend on HIM. Keep pressing onward. Don’t give up. The LORD has greater things for your journey- not only your World Race journey, but also your life-long journey with HIM.