Since the World Race has started the topic of identity has been a big topic on my heart. Growing up I found my identity in the relationships I was in and the activities I poured myself into. Starting the World Race made me realize that those relationships are over and the high school activities are done. I had to and am still having to learn who my identity is in the Lord. He has shown me that my identity in Him doesn’t mean letting go of everything I’ve ever known. He has shown me that my past helped shape me into who I am today and that those parts of my identity still exist, but more important than anything in my past is my relationship with the Lord. All that being said, here is a list of all that I am and I can’t wait to see who I’m going to be at the end of the Race.
I am the daughter of a woman who holds strength in everything she does and the daughter of a man who’s laugh is so joyful that even the angels smile
I am the sister of a little boy who gives love like it’s the only thing that matters which it is
I am the memories of Haiti where I poured my heart out each day I was with those kids
I am passionate about education
I am the biggest cheerleader for my friends and their success
I am beautiful to the Lord
I am essentially a show choir mom
I am the friend of track girls who loved me through my worst days
I am obsessed with reading dystopian society novels
I am a member of Marion Methodist
I am difficult to love at times
I am a theatre kid no matter how old I get
I am constantly trying to race people out on the field at our ministry
I am a lover of art and music
I am curious
I am learning to be more like Jesus each day
I am someone who loves those closest to me with my whole heart
I am a girl who has had her heartbroken by a few different people in this world
I am made whole by creator of the universe
I am a believer in Jesus Christ
I am loved by the most High King
I am a World Racer
I am helping grow the Lord’s Kingdom
I am a part of something so much bigger than I could’ve ever planned for myself
Thank you for reading this and going on this journey with me. It’s so close to Christmas and I feel so incredibly blessed to spend it in South Africa.
All the love,
McKenna Flood
