Before training camp it was so easy to doubt that the World Race was what God wanted me to do. I was devastated just thinking about leaving my community; giving up my bed and shower I knew it was going to be hard. I was so focused on how this trip would effect me and my life style, and not how I could glorify God.
My first day of training camp I was overwhelmed by how much I loved each individual that I would be living with for the next nine months. It felt natural to be transparent with my team; after the first few days we all had bonded and grown to trust each other. I keep thanking God that he has placed me in such a Christ loving community for when I am on the field. I am so excited to start the World Race Gap Year now that I have met my team.
During training camp we were constantly sticky from the humidity, were in a monsoon, took bucket showers and got lice. Even though the conditions were not ideal I was still so joyful to be able to serve the Lord at camp and soon enough over seas. God has been teaching me what it means to love him no matter the circumstances. I was so happy to be in a team that had a positive out look during each situation.
The past 10 days of training camp have made me become so excited to serve the Lord. I have been praying that God breaks my heart when I see people in need. I have been praying for more boldness and even during training camp He has given it to me; I know He will keep providing opportunities for me to be bold in sharing the good news of Christ and encouraging my brothers and sisters. God has wiped away every doubt I had about the WR: I love my team and can’t wait to serve others with Christ like love.
