For about two years I've known a change was coming in my life. A big one but I didn't know what. I used to pray and pray that God would reveal His plan to me. I promised to be faithful and willing. And then He showed me the World Race. Not what I was expecting but I had made a promise so I accepted the calling and moved forward confidently. And that confidence lasted about 2 months. And then the worry started to creep in. All these things kept popping up making me question. Friends getting married while I'm away or right when I come back, babies being born, family doubts, after the Race doubts, etc. One HUGE blessing has been this blog/facebook group! It's amazing to see the same worries and struggles that I have other people are having too (it's always good to know you're not alone) and then for someone to claim triumph over that struggle constantly reassures me that it's going to be okay.
So recently I decided to just be sure of the call. And trust the Caller. Things will come up, people will doubt but as long as I keep telling myself that this is the next step for my life that God has orchestrated that what things/people am I going to allow to get in between me and Him? NONE! And then a friend forwarded me this article from ChristianityToday. Again I am amazed the ways God reaffirms things! And I know He's been reaffirming things for you guys too so hold strong!
I really really really encourage you all to read the article (though disclaimer: there are a whole lot of Lord of the Rings references. I've seen the movie once when it first came out so I had to google things. So be warned). It talks about how sometimes we lose our call. We get distracted or bogged down. It's really so good!
Anyways the whole point of this was to offer some encouragement but I'm afraid I ramble too much. Meh.
Have a wonderful day!
M
PS–I can't wait for training camp!
PPS-Mac Mitchell is a current World Racer and he writes the most beautiful blogs ever! And he ended one with this quote, "Yet, I am constantly astonished that simplicity is in no way connected with how easy a thing is." I know my new train of thought isn't going to make everything magically better but at least now I know the way to direct my thoughts when I do get overwhelmed 🙂
