The world race. Man, I am thankful for this experience. This truly was God pursuing my heart. Before the race, my relationship with the Lord was going to church on Sunday and praying when I needed something. That’s it. Then going out and trying to fill myself with worldly pleasures of men, food, and partying. Funny thing is none of that satisfied. Worst part is I knew that. I read that in the word and grew up learning that. Unfortunately, I am one of those stubborn “fools” you read about in Proverbs that had to try everything out first to figure it out. But praise the sweet Lord for grace and for pursuing my heart, because when I was at rock bottom, I heard his sweet whisper of missions, which then led to the world race.
This year has been incredible. I have a new real relationship with the father that I have chosen for myself, and have let him just be my dad, and have chosen to really believe he loves me for me and there is nothing I have to do more than be me to receive it. I have learned how when you have nothing your faith grows drastically. I have learned how to boast in my weaknesses. I have learned how crucial Christian community is in my personal walk. I have learned so much about myself this year, and also about the world and have seen how God is at work in it.
Long story short the Lord transformed my relationship with Him this year far beyond anything I could ever imagine. I’ve been praying the past 3 months for the Lord to open my eyes to what He has for me post-race, and He has called me back on the field for two more months. He has called me to help share the experience and things I have learned with the new racers leaving in January. I was kinda stubborn at first when He revealed this to me because selfishly I am ready to be back in the comforts of America. As great as the race is, it’s not all bungee jumping, beaches, and cute kids, it’s also pooping in holes, manual labor, and sweaty clothes a lot too. However, I believe He is calling me to share with the new racers the beauty of all the lessons and miracles God is going to do in their lives if they choose to receive it also while pushing me to grow as a spiritual leader. I am excited about this next short season and would love any financial or prayer support that you can send my way as I head back out in January to Haiti and the Dominican Republic!
