I’ve spent the last 9 months wrapping my mind around the World Race and getting excited about this 11 month mission trip and to be honest it has felt like it was never going to get here! I felt like I was always going to be in this “preparation” phase. I have been pretty calm and relaxed about it all until this last week because it finally is starting to feel REAL. I leave for training camp tomorrow!! (Training camp is where I get to spend 11 days getting to know my squad and learning all about the countries and experiences we are about to encounter.) It’s so surreal to think about! I cannot wait to meet all the faces I get to spend life with all around the world for the next year!
In the middle of last week I could feel the stress of getting last minute things and trying to fit all my gear in my backpack building up inside. I came home one night and told my mom I was on the verge of a huge breakdown, and felt tears just welling up inside as I said it. But thank goodness for her encouraging words, and prayers for the Lord to give me peace we avoided that whole fiasco. Prayer is so powerful!
And speaking of prayers…I wanted to write this blog to ask for your prayers as I leave for training camp on Wednesday. I know there are so many prayer warriors out there who have already encouraged me throughout this journey so far! If you wanted to know specific things I am feeling anxious about and what you could be praying for, here’s a list for you:
-prayers for safe travels to and from training camp (fly out August 8th and fly back August 18th)
-prayers for my team and squad- for the relationships that will be made
-prayers for strength and energy to be able to give my all through training camp
-prayers to love the moments when I feel tired and vulnerable and be okay with not being comfortable
-prayers for my heart to be transformed and even more ready for what’s to come this next year
-prayers for the people leading us and helping prepare us for the World Race
I love you all and appreciate your prayers so much! I know the Lord will be watching over myself and my team and has great things in store for this journey we are about to embark on! Can’t wait to share with y’all about my time at training camp!!
