I have been filled with the Joy of the Father. My relationship with Him went deeper than it has ever been. This experience at training camp didn't just train me for my mission trip- I was changed by the love of Jesus and I can't go back.
I can't tell you how anxious I was going to training camp. I was afraid that these people, my future squad mates, would replace my irreplaceable friends at home. Afraid that I wouldn't connect with anyone. I found myself comparing me to these people even before meeting them! Such lies! I learned that it doesn't have to be one or the other: my friends at home or my squad. This was so freeing. I was able to meet and create such amazing bonds with my squad mates. We were tested and tried in different situations meant to prepare us for the race and we came out more united every time. Being in a place where you are surrounded by people who are united for the same cause enables you to drop your defenses and allow the Holy Spirit to work on your heart.
Man…did the Holy Spirit work on my heart. He exposed things from my past that I was holding on to, things I didn't even realize! But by exposing these things, He was able to free me from the bondage they had created and allowed me to enter into a deeper relationship with Him. I experienced freedom…that's the only way I can describe it. It was incredible!
I am so grateful for what God is doing in and through myself and my amazing squad. I know that He has BIG plans for us while on and after the World Race. God has truly blessed me with an amazing squad and team and I can't wait to spend the next 11 months with them.
There are so many other amazing stories to tell from training camp. I could probably write a book. From singing Celine Dion, winning squad wars, sleeping on a bus, finding out who my teammates are, and being given new life it was seriously one of the best weeks of my life.
Look out for more blogs about training camp! 🙂
