Journal entry June 5th, 2007
The day I left for the World Race.
Well this is it, I am about to start the journey of a lifetime. I said all my goodbyes with many tears, from surprise parties to birthday celebrations. This year I will dedicate all to God. I don’t want to feel life pulling me away from him. I vow to remain free from any men for a year and have my mind only on God my Savior. Father I want a deep and passionate relationship with you. My journey starts in Atlanta and then I travel to London and finally arrive in South Africa. Wow how blessed am I!
April 3, 2008
I left for the World Race because God had placed it on my heart to do missionary work for longer than my normal 2 week trip. When I imagined my year on June 5th I imagined adventure and hard core ministry to be abundant. What I received was something completely different. This year I have experienced and seen Gods grace more than I ever have in my entire life. When I slipped and fell he forgave me, dusted me off, and continued to use me in ministry. When I was lonely he surrounded me with people who loved me as Christ loves me. When I thought I was worthless and that I didn’t belong here he told me how much he loved me. This year God has revealed to me who I am. My identity is no longer wrapped up in my job or my friends or what I do or do not have. In the end what I truly got out of this year was discovering who I am in Christ.
