So as I type this blog post, I’ve been in South Africa for a little more than a week. I’ve been horrendous
with letting you people know what is going on. This is an aspect of my race that I hope to improve and
that Holy Spirit would use to touch lives. So as I’m wandering through this refining journey with Papa,
let my words fall on you like rain and may they offer glimpses into His heart. Up until now, I’ve shared
what He’s been teaching me how I’m growing in Him. Papa’s heart is always the focus and what He’s
manifesting will always take president but this is will also serve as a log in my adventures. Sometimes
the simple actions of a transformed heart can speak more than going into depth with words. Please dear
readers, enjoy and pray with me as I try to recount what has happened.
As most of you dear people know, my passport was late and I did not leave with my team to go to South
Africa until 2 days after they arrived here. What I feel like the normal reaction would be is to tell you
is that I felt awful and abandoned. What I really feel like I should have felt at the time was a sense of
guilt that I was left behind. Now all of those feelings came but they didn’t take root because there was
a larger picture behind what I was seeing. I want to focus on is the journey here and the beautiful little
paintings that Papa painted for me to eventually illuminate a larger pictures as I moved forward to my
own World Race Journey.
Most of the beautiful little paintings came in the form of the people I stayed with and met while I was
waiting for the passport to come. I stayed with a Godly man named Ryan Otto who taught me the
meaning of being a warrior for God to not fight people but to fight the principalities of Darkness. When I
met Stacy, who is our squad mentor, her gentleness and flow of love seemed to seep into the room and
change the atmosphere or the way people thought. I also met many other adventures in Missions Staff
that had their own sense of relationship that radiated their own brilliant colors. They had refinement
about that comes from seeing things not seen by others and witnessing the true power of Holy Spirit at
world. These honorable people took me in, supported me, prayed for me and offered their own sense
of wisdom before I embarked on this journey. I felt so blessed.
I know that this time was meant to simply rest in the presence of my Papa before going deeper into the
wilderness. Everything before was a simulation of being pushed out the door with all my belongings
falling out of my arms. Even while waiting for my passport, the presence of Holy Spirit was still the same.
He still comforted me the same ways he had before. He still taught me and He still used me to bless
others because of His presence being given place. Despite a less than favorable condition in not being
with my team for this adventure, His promises for my life are still the same and what He has spoken
remains the same. I know the team grew in my absence as Holy Spirit worked in their hearts. Those are
the conditions that I focused on while I was waiting for the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place.
That Saturday, I leapt for joy as I held my passport. It seemed the patience had finally paid off and
His promise came to fruition in my world. From there I flew that Monday morning on a plane from
Washington D.C. to Ethiopia, from Ethiopia to Johannesburg, then from there to Cape Town. I flew a
total of 22 hours on a plane. Even through my fatigue and through my changing location, His presence
was still the same and His heart for the people around me was the same. I had opportunities to tell
people of what I was doing and how far Holy Spirit had brought me through my family and community.
Now there is sense of projection going forward, knowing that there is rest and there is an ultimate
victory at hand because of what I carry inside me. It is a well of overabundance and well overflowing
peace. Now I am ready to go forward with a refined focus and new eyes to see the Wonders that my
team can step into. Welcome to South Africa and the World Race and welcome to His good peaceful
rest.
