Month 4 has come and gone. I am now leaving Zambia and heading to my fifth out of my six countries — Malawi. So much has happened this month, truly. MANistry month was one full of things like working out, Catan, Monopoly, Trips to Hungry Lion (a fast food chain that sells fried chicken here in Zambia), and lots of guy-to-guy moments. This month I’ve asked for accountability from my team in the area of being a man of my word basically. I want to be a trustworthy vessel for my friends to be able to pour out to in their time of need — so this month thats what I have constantly been pushing towards.
Hard to believe I’m starting my last leg of the race in just a couple days. I will be halfway done with this journey that i’ve dreamed of for literally years at this point.
Its probably not shocking to many of you that being on the race — is a constant battle of choosing into your day, the people in front of you, and all things really. There is always the option to coast through our hours of ministry or hide from community in your tent or bed. Its easy to just “get through” the race. But to really choose into it. Thats the every day challenge.
My heart is doing so much right now. Im constantly choosing into new things. I’ve been given multiple responsibilities on my team — which has been stepping into something new for me since being on the race. This month I was able to be treasurer for my team of 12 guys — and their constant encouragement of how well I have done has helped sour me to confidence.
The Lord has revealed to me that I have the gift of sympathizing with those I come in contact with. I feel the pain others feel. I feel the joy others feel. I feel timidness of those who know not what their future holds. I feel, I feel, I feel. This has been such a cool gift to discover.
I AM SO CONFIDENT. Confidence has been something I’ve struggled with my whole life. I’ve struggled with the way I look, talk, and acted since I was a young boy. I now feel so empowered by the Lord. I feel confident. I feel healthy. I look good. I love myself. Thank you Jesus, for this REAL confidence.
Yeah — this is a small update. The Lord is just doing quite of bit of things right now and I want to actually be processing all of these things with you as these things are happening. Thanks for reading. Be sure to comment below and subscribe. I love hearing from the people who support me in this journey.
Prayer Request
– My squad and I are meeting up in less than 48 hours to get on a bus and head to MALAWI.
– Upon arrival to Malawi we will be having debrief in Cape Maclear. My squad and I will be resting for a couple days from doing ministry for the last three months in a row.
– We will be traveling 5 hours back to Lilongwe after debrief — so there is a LOT of traveling happening in the next little portion of the race. Pray for travel safety.
– CONTINUED GROWTH. I am so happy. I am so confident. I feel so blessed. Not sure whose been praying for me recently — but whoever it is. Thank you. Its working.
PEACE AND BLESSINGS. LOVE Y’ALL. SORRY THIS IS BLOG IS SOO ALL OVER THE PLACE.
