I struggled to pack my bag for the World Race. Our weight limit was 50 pounds and there was so much I wanted to pack. Initially, I was tempted to overpack but in the end I decided to follow the limit. As I got off the plane in the Philippines I was thankful I was obedient. Even my 48 pound pack seemed too much in the midday heat.
Later that day I arrived with my team at Kids International Ministries, the location of our launch training. We spent the week learning about our projects and preparing for the upcoming year. Many of the teachings were extensive versions of the lectures we heard during our initial training in August. Just as before I found myself challenged. It was frustrating to be in the same place again. I felt as though I had made no progress in understanding the lessons or the connections between them.
Now I realize that everything they were teaching comes down to one thing: obedience. God wants us – our whole life. I must be willing to recieve all of the gifts God has for me and follow his plan. So whether this means packing my bag and getting on a plane or going into the dumps to teach and love kids, I am choosing to follow him. I will be obedient.
