…my thoughts from last week that I am finally getting around to posting…
Month 11 exposes a lot of mixed emotions for World Racers. For some, weak community or deep family struggles await their return home. Others may be excited about returning to a new job, a loving family of faith, or strong community of believers. Whatever the combination or variation of above options, I believe God wants us to live in the moment of each day.
As I write these thoughts down, I am “preaching to the choir” as my sweet mom would say. The last month of the race brings about an intense transitional period of change. It is challenging to not become anxious, stressed, or adopt an “over it” mentality while still serving on the mission field, because our minds are continually wandering to thoughts of the future. It is likely most racers will experience adjustment in some manner or other, but God wants us to be focused on the here and now.
The verse that has come up a lot on our team recently is Ecclesiastes 3:1.
“There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:”
The passage continues by listing the seasons and feelings we are intended to walk through during our lives. As my team and I experience A LOT of these feelings in the last month, we are challenged to press in and accept every emotion as it comes. Each emotion has a purpose for us as we process our final weeks of this life changing journey that is now coming to a close.
So here’s to living in the moment and accepting the transition as it comes, one day at a time.
