I never knew I had options. My mentality after finishing the World Race about a month and a half ago, was “nothing in life could ever be better than traveling the world for 11 months and serving the needy”. I thought I would come home and get a real/grown-up job. Because that’s what I am supposed to do, right? I’ve heard time and time again that now is the time to travel and have fun, before life gets boring or I get tied down. But now I realize that life doesn’t have to be boring. I’ve been broken for the world. My heart was ruptured when I talked to Manit, a 20 year old recovering drug addict in Cambodia (month 4) who dreamed of becoming a chef, but who was stuck in a life where he could not pursue his dream. And I believe I met Manit for a reason. Leaving the U.S. created a spark in me. I have freedom to pursue a dream. I not only traveled the world, I experienced life with people of the world. Coming home I yearned for more. I missed the world. But I found myself creating a daily routine which involved my daily dose of catching up on shows I’ve missed throughout the year, like Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy. Really?…I knew reverse culture shock would be hard but I didn’t know I would turn into a couch potato.
And then a light bulb hit me in the form of Searchlight via Kingdom Dreams (http://kingdom-dreams.com/). It’s a week long workshop designed specifically for post-world racers who want to transform brokenness into movement for God’s kingdom. Being here for a week helped me process the last year of my life and opened doors to opportunity. There are so many avenues to serve after the race, it’s just a matter of being aware of the need. Ultimately, I want to pour out the love of God into the people of the world.
And searchlight made me aware of more opportunities where I could do just that. I’m in the midst of praying about serving in Mexico or Spain. So if you are lost, or sinking into that couch and want more, then check out kingdom dreams. I now have options.
