It is officially 19 days since I have been home. Not only
have I been bored out of my mind, but I also have been unmotivated and simply tired.
The first two weeks I secluded myself from everyone,
including my parents. I was even afraid to show up at my own church! I finally
made an appearance this last Sunday and there was nothing to be nervous about.It was good seeing people again, hearing their stories and sharing a bit of my
testimony. I am already on the worship schedule and leading worship this
Sunday.
I cannot believe a whole 11 months has passed and gone.
January 2010 I left home to go on a remarkable journey with 52 strangers, who turned out to be my closest friends.
Living in such unimaginable places
(We lived upstairs for a period of time)
To bring kingdom
(walking to ministry)
To see God move
(A sweet Roma lady dying, but accepted Christ this day)
To
touch lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
(11 young people came to know Christ)
Much has changed while I have been away. My church has changed, my friends have changed, my parents
have changed, and even my little town has changed.
Most importantly…I have changed!
This next chapter in my life is a season of change, with a
dash of hope.
While on the race, the Lord REALLY began to work on the
heart. I had no idea that I had HUGE underlining issues with letting people in and learning to love. The last 3
months in Europe especially redeemed my first 5 months on the World Race. I seriously wish I had a better attitude,
I missed out on a lot of opportunities. Nonetheless, I don’t live my life with
regrets.
Those last three months I felt the most challenge, the most
loved and the most peace. I had no idea who I was before this journey. In Ukraine
God spoke straight into my life and I walked off the field confidently saying,
“I am a radical, heaven shifter and a worshiper of the King of Kings.�
I loved every moment on the World Race. Including the times
I broke down, or I was sick (which was most of the race), or the times I was
frustrated with teammates, or just particularly disliking (in the moment) a
certain culture.
I thank the Lord for the opportunity I had to preach the
gospel, to see His glory and to love upon His people.
It is a privilege to be chosen by God and to be His
mouthpiece. Just because I am now back in my own culture does not mean I do not
have a voice.
I am still here!
I still kick enemy’s butt!
I still see visions and dream
God’s dreams!
I still worship God like a crazy fool!
I am still 100% in love
with Jesus!
I can tell you this though… I miss the nations and I know it
is where my heart belongs, for they are my inheritance. (Psalm 2:8)
Please continue to keep me in your prayers!
Prayer Points
1.
Giving thanks because the Lord has given me a
job working at Christian Horizons (working with individuals who have
exceptional needs) Please pray for shifts to be available.
2.
Pray for my family we are all going through a
huge transitional time
3.
Pray for a place to live. I only have 5 months
to live with my parents. Please pray that the Lord will provide for what I
need.
4.
I know God is calling me to full time ministry.
Please pray that the Lord will continue to guide me in the right area in which
He wants me to serve.
Again, thank you to all my family, friends, church and blog
readers for your support and love. I could not have done this journey without
your prayers!
