I am currently over half way through this crazy journey. Ya’ll. WHAT. When did that happen? Some days I feel like time is flying by and I just left Michigan. Other days I feel like the days are never ending and I wonder if I can make it another day when all I want is to curl up with my cat Lord Nicholas, to worship at my church, pursue a long term career, eat unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks from OG, and snuggle and giggle with my nieces and nephew.
Here, each day is different. Each month is different. But the last two months have me settled in a new way that I try to explain to my teammates as this: I am EXCITED to go home, I’m excited for the passions God has confirmed and the new things He has ignited in my heart. I’m ready for the next season…BUT…I am also loving THIS season. I love what’s happening, I’m enjoying the journey, and I frankly feel like that lump of clay in the potter’s hands that the Bible talks about. Some days it’s like ‘whoa, I’ll be home in no time’ and other days it’s like….’you tellin me I’ve got FIVE more months!?’
The one thing I am certain of is this- this will inevitably be over in five short months. That’s just not that long a time in the great scheme of life. And I will miss this. All of this. Probably at different moments throughout the rest of my life. All the little and big moments across all these different time zones, countries, and continents with the hundreds upon hundreds of people I have met and connected with, some who have touched my life and changed me forever.
So, what am I going to do with it? How am I going to make each month count? Each day count? To any of my squad mates reading this or other world racers, what about YOU? Do you want to finish this thing strong and remember this amazing experience with awe and wonder, beautiful memories, trials that formed you, sadness that softened your heart, strength that surprised you, starting out the next season with a crazy reckless love for people, holy spirit walkin, and a closeness with your Jesus like you’ve never had before??? A life where when you enter the next season, whether you move somewhere new, start school, begin a new job, get married, or go back home with a new appreciation for what you have….people see the radiance in your eyes, the kindness in your smile, and the gratitude for life in everything you do. They see it. They gravitate towards it. They want to know more. THEY WILL KNOW US BY OUR LOVE. I want God to continue doing whatever He has to do with me and my heart so that’s all that’s left and that’s all they see. Let’s lean into this last leg of the journey with passion, vulnerability, and enthusiasm so that way when people look at us, all they see is LOVE. Ya with me?!
