So tell me why I should run for cover at the sound of the coming thunder. All I hear is the cry of my lover, so take your shot- I won't turn back.
“Now boarding section A, 31 to 56.”
This was it. I took a step forward, and another and another. Pretty soon I found myself buckling my seat belt, settling back into the less than roomy airplane seat, and staring out of the window for a few last glimpses of my beautiful Tucson. The mountains were in full majesty Tuesday morning, adorned with the morning glory of the sun.
There had been a short rainbow piercing the sky on the drive to the airport. The cool wind had blown over me as I rode on the back of a motorcycle, savoring each image that flashed by, and smelling the sweet morning air. It was a morning to remember.
And after a few moments, we were off. I was headed eastbound to begin my adventure on the World Race. Well, that's not true. I've already been on this wild adventure, since before I ever even thought about applying. God orchestrated and moved me to exactly where He wanted me, and He is still.
I was reminded of this fact even on the airplane right to Michigan, my first stop. When I got onto the plane, I decided to take the window seat in the bulkhead, which I never do, because I hate putting my bags in the overhead compartment. But, as God moves and would have it, I sat there. And I am so blessed that I did. I got to meet and chat with a lady from Tucson, who was traveling to Michigan as well with her mom. She was a believer and I had a great time talking with her, sharing about my trip and asking about her life. I love little divine encounters like that. Small, but beautiful.
Now I find myself in Michigan for a few days, resting and relaxing as I spend time with my Grandma. I will fly to Washington DC on Friday, spend a few days sight seeing with my good friends, and then meeting up with Y SQUAD on August 2nd! I cannot wait for that joyous reunion with everyone. It will be incredible.
It was bittersweet to say goodbye to Tucson. I had a nice little “Bon Voyage” party, I was prayed over at church my last Sunday, and my small group had a prayer gathering the night before I left. I was so extremely blessed. It was hard to leave my church family physically. But I know that they all go with me in spirit, and their hands and feet are going to be touching lives all over the world! I am SO BLESSED. Thank you, guys!
(Cupcakes at the Bon Voyage party!)
(Saying goodbye to my best friend, Sarah! And her husband, and their sweet baby!)
(Playing around at the Desert Museum in Tucson with my Mom before I left)
(I sure will miss home! But I'm sure I will see thousands of spectacular views around the world, too!)
The past few weeks, I've had a song on repeat…it stirs something deep within my soul. It stirs a sense of adventure. It stirs passion. It stirs my heart to seek and run after the wild side of my God. To seek him and live life with Him. To share His hope across the world. This is the chorus:
So tell me why I should run for cover, at the sound of the coming thunder. All I hear is the cry of my lover, so take your shot- I won't turn back.
I feel like this song perfectly describes where I am at right now. This is going to be one crazy ride, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is the deep call and cry of my God, to come and live fully in Him. To come and make much of Him around the world. And I won't turn back- because this is what I was made for. And I am so ready.
So here's to the next eleven months, following the cry of my lover. Running after His heart with reckless abandon, sharing His love and hope with the dark and hurting places of the world. I am wrecked with His love, and I'm going to share it with the world. And I won't turn back.
