World Race is here! It’s go time and after more than a year of prep it feels so strange to actually be walking in to launch weekend. It’s just like I saw on the world race live video from last year’s launching team. Except it’s not the same because I’m not watching it live from my phone while laying on my couch. No, this time I’m laying on a hotel bed writing this while preparing to meet up with my team in an hour. There aren’t any more blogs to read on packing methods or travel advice. I’m here and this is real. My time at launch has been good so far! I have been able to introduce my parents and two sisters who drove me to Atlanta to my World Race friends.
One of my favorite things that I’ve heard during my training sessions this weekend is this, “No matter where you are in the world or in times of crisis Jesus’ name is still the greatest thing. His name, power and authority translate everywhere. Everywhere He is good.”
This blog has taken me a few days to write, so I am already updating from what I began on Saturday. It is now Monday afternoon and I just said the hardest goodbyes I’ve ever had to say. At the risk of sounding dramatic, but being completely vulnerable, I am at a loss of how to operate without my family. This has been and will continue to be my greatest struggle on the race. I am sure I will update more on this later, but for now I am just asking for prayer as I begin this journey away from my closest people. Prayers of peace and confirmation in my spirit. Prayers of comfort and dry eyes. Seriously, I need dry eyes. I really have to stop crying because people are starting to look at me like I’m crazy. Holding on to the truth I shared above: Jesus’ name is more powerful then the fear that enemy tries to use against me and He is still trustworthy. Thank you for walking beside me on this journey!
XOXO, Emma Lynn
