I was on a walk last night with a good friend of mine, and I was telling her about this blog assignment and began discussing my thoughts with her.
I shared several things such as my excitement to build a new community of brothers and sisters in Christ, to have a chance to see the Spirit of the Lord at work in ways I’ve never witnessed, and to be submissive and obedient to the Lord in a way I’ve never been challenged to do simply because of the comforts of our western world.
I’m eager to explore more of this crazy world He’s created for us! I’m excited to get a better grasp on God’s love for His people, and how He shows it to different people in different situations.
I’m expecting the Lord to move in my heart in new ways, teaching me how to serve those around me in a capacity I’ve never had a chance to experience.
I expect my heart to break at times, my mind to be confused at times, and my strength to be tested. But, I have no doubt I’ll experience the overflowing joy and compassion of the Lord, new understandings of His character, and strength that can only come from our Most Holy Creator. I am eager to be drawn in closer to His heart, and become more in tune with His love for all those around me.
However, we laughed as I realized my most excited expectation: The fact I don’t know what to expect! I am PUMPED about the UNKNOWN! I’m just wired that way.
I know the Lord has called me to this trip, and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve not only the people I will meet along the race, but also my teammates.
I’m excited to make memories and learn lessons of faith, perseverance, and who knows what all else with a part of the body of Christ I haven’t even met yet!
