Before I even get into this blog I want to make sure that this is clear to everyone who reads this:
THE WORLD RACE DID NOT CHANGE MY LIFE, THE LORD DID.
Sometimes I feel as if the race gets put on this pedestal as this amazing time that changes lives and does all these crazy things. Which yes, it does but thats because of the Lord, not the race itself. The Lord would’ve hunted me down and pursued me no matter what I was doing, if I chose college then He would’ve found me there, or working, He would’ve found me there too. I just decided to go on the race and so He found me here.
While being on the race the Lord has taught me two VERY important lessons.
- He loves me unconditionally and will run after me undignified no matter where I am in the world or how far away I am trying to run from Him.
- I need him and I need him bad because I cannot do anything without Him.
If you read my “A Love Story” blog you then know how much I have truly learned about how much the Father loves us. While being on the race Abba really changed my head knowledge to heart knowledge about His love for us. Growing up in the church I have always known that Jesus loves me and wants to be my forever friend, but for a long time that was just a fact in my head that I could regurgitate to anyone who asked me. He showed me that I could run away to the middle of nowhere in Africa without power, hot water and service and He would still find a way to meet me. He has taught me that I cannot love properly without His love and to get that love I need to spend time with Him. Understanding that I need that time with our Creator and crave it when I don’t get it has brought me so much more self-discipline when it comes to reading my Bible and journaling.
I am so thankful for this experience and this time that I have gotten to spend with some of the best people in the world. I am thankful for the Lord showing up and never leaving. I am thankful for His faithfulness and all that He has taught me while being on the filed. I am thankful for all of you, my supporters, who have stuck with me while being out on the field. I thank you for reaching out to me and encouraging me.
This is not the last blog (sorry if you aren’t a reader, I will be blogging more) but I hope you enjoy.
With all my love,
Liz
