Since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of traveling the world with purpose! A pioneer of sorts! And it seems that everything has lead up to this! All my life experiences, everything! I don’t know
if I’ve made the most out of every day but I’m trying! The other night I was listening to
childhood memories of mine! I’ve
been so entrenched with those I’m serving or things I’m doing I sometimes forget to take time to step back!
Every time I step back, I become more aware and realize that
God continually gives me my heart desires.-and it makes me want to weep!
I’m traveling the world, experiencing and seeing things I
never would have imagined. Most of
all I’m accompanied by rare and special people who carry the same heartbeat!
It’s true, it’s not where you go, it’s whom you do it
with!
Andi Wendel is rare women! In my opinion she is The Whisper of the Beloved Bride of
Christ! What do I mean by that??
When you’re around her you feel refreshed and loved! It’s who she is not who she tries to be! She’s one of rare strength and balance!
Someone that will make you feel great but wont let you slide! She’ll call you to greatness and will
believe in you more then you’ll believe in yourself! When you spend time with
her you have thoughts like, “I wonder if everyone in heaven is like her, if
they feel like her, love like her, have passion like her. I feel like I’m learning so much just
by whom she is! I want to Love the
way she does!” She makes you feel
like the bride of Christ is truly something special. I honor you Andi!!!
It has been my rare pleasure to serve along side her! These past 4 months have been extremely
life giving greatly due to her!
A common dream we both share is to make our ceiling the
floor of those we come to serve.
Part of our job description as squad leaders, is to develop leaders from
within the group to take our place as squad leaders. Well…God gave us three! From this point forward Andi and I are no longer the squad
leaders of L Squad!
A few days ago we arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The first two days were dedicated to an
official handing over of our authority as squad leaders to these three amazing
people!
The New: L Squad Leaders
Truth is, we just partnered with what God was already doing!
These leaders were being raised up well before we met them! Years of life
experience preparing them for this hour!
They will take this squad where Andi and I could not! They are men and women of honor, love,
and are heavily anointed by the Spirit of God! They are men and women of God!!! They are a 1 Thessalonians 1:5 people. “For our gospel did not
come to you in word only, but also in power and in the holy spirit and with
full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you
for your sake!” They’re full of
hope, passion, and love and are anointed!
What I love most about them is that they are for the
people! They live to see others
surpass where they’ve been! It’s what gives them life! They want twice as much for the squad
then they want for themselves.
They have exceptional gifting but they also have character! I believe they’re going
to lead this squad better then Andi and myself could…and will continue to rise to the occasion!
It’s what I hoped would happen. To leave the squad in better hands then my own! It’s a dream come true! And to know Andi and I have part in it
makes it all the sweeter!
Everything I came to do and hoped to see, seems to be happening! Thank you Lord!!
Andi and I are spending one final month with the squad to help
with the development of Katie, Weston, and Jory as squad leaders. Our focus in now on the three of them! After which Andi and I will leave the
squad at the end of the month! We
won’t be “done” with “leading” the squad but rather in more of a coaching position
for the remainder of the year! Every
few months we will be joining the squad in whatever country they’re in for
debriefs, and we’ll so do until the end of their year!
However, It’s bittersweet leaving! I love this group!
