Life is an adventure. Or at least it’s supposed to be. 5 months ago, my life was an adventure. I was waking up in Moldova and playing with kids in a country that up until this year was under Communist rule. 8 months ago, I was in Africa preaching to a thousand people and building a playground for orphans. 1 year ago, I was in Asia fighting demonic spirits and bringing food to little mountain villages that had never seen a white person. I was living an adventure. 
And then 4 ½ months ago, I came back to SC. I came back to a church that I love but doesn’t appreciate my dancing in the Spirit. I came back to the same job. I came back to the same friends who didn’t quite understand me now, but were supportive none the less. I came back to a shower and a bed and more than 2 T-shirts. And I thought my adventure was over.
And so I was frustrated and bitter (hence the lack of blogging). God, I cried out, where is the abundant life You promised? Where is the purpose and destiny? Where is my birthright and inheritance??? Is a safe, “normal” American life really all You have for me? If that’s the case, why do I feel like there’s so much I’m missing out on?
And then finally the Voice in the Desert came. “Daughter,” He said, “Your life is an adventure. Your birthright is adventure. I am writing the book of your life and trust Me, it is an adventure.”
After I got over the initial excitement and shock over that inheritance (because seriously how baller is that birthright!?!), I started to think. Life with Jesus should always be an adventure, but so often people don’t see it that way. They see their walk with God as a way to get through life and make it safely into the Kingdom of God. When in reality, your walk with the Lord should be an experience where you bring the Kingdom here to earth. A quest of epic proportions to get to know the One who made you. A journey of love and freedom that makes even the Oscars’ Best Picture look boring in comparison!
But I get it. Really I do. It took me a while to realize my life here in SC is an adventure. That when I let the Creator lead, it’s incredible what He gets me into. Talking to a stranger on the subway, praying over a singing troubadour, helping a mom with groceries, etc. These are all mini-adventures with my Maker! You may just see yourself as a mom or a teacher or a construction worker, but if you have the Holy Spirit inside you, He is begging you to let Him take you on an adventure every single day!
For some of you, the book of adventure God has written for your life means you stay in America and raise a family. Or maybe you do short term missions every summer in Nicaragua. Or maybe your adventure takes you overseas longterm like mine is. No matter what your personal life journey may be, one thing is for certain- God wants to give you an adventure. Don’t close the book thinking there’s not another chapter. If you’re alive, there is always another chapter!
Which leads me to my next chapter. He answered my cry and has chosen to send me back out onto the field. So this June, I will be moving to London for two months. I have no idea what He will do with me there. I have no real ministry contacts and I’m still working on a place to live, but God has appointed something for me there. So while it may seem crazy to many, He is calling so I am going.
Then in August the chapter continues with squad leading for the World Race. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity, and God is already beginning to break my heart for this group I’ll be leading. Indeed God has me on quite an adventure.
But I need people to join me on this adventure. So if you would like to support and partner with me to help send me back into the World God hasn’t given up on yet, please click here. And thank you all for your continued support!
