We attribute value to everything. Whether it be the material things, people, jobs, everything in our lives holds value to us.
And the way we measure that value is time.
Time is the only thing that all of us have equally. Because everyone suffers from the same limit of 24 hours a day. How we spend that times shows the true desires and passions that lie in the depths of ourselves.
When we spend money on possessions. We see that thing worth the time it took us to earn it’s worth.
When we spend time with those we love or with anyone or anything, at some level we are attributing them worth and value.
As we move closer and closer to the end of this time (yes I realize we still have 3 months) the topic of future endeavors is pretty common.
But it’s not the future that’s been on my mind but the past 6 months as a Squad Leader.
And the question that I want to answer is “Are they enough?”
This morning I sat with one of my racers discussing fun things of course and we ultimately came to the conversations about desires.
Many know that on the World Race back in 2019. I ran into a Gap Year squad much like the one I am currently leading. And if you have read my blog around this time last year, you might remember my story about the Lord leading me to the decision to squad lead for Gap Year.
And looking back I don’t regret a single moment.
Because I remember the moment the Lord showed me these were his children more than they were Racers. Because I have seen them grow more and more day in and day out and I can promise you with all my flaws and imperfections that it was not be my power. Because I see them taking larger steps of faith than I ever did on my Race and they inspire me and challenge me in ways I could never have imagined.
Every week as we dive deeper and deeper into the Lord they amaze me. They have taken and built up this ministry in awesome ways. It is wonderful to see them activated in their gifts and talents to bless the people we are working with. They have invited our partners on their adventure days because they have become friends and family on a deep level.
Being their squad leader is a privilege and a blessing. This will go down as one of the best seasons of my life because of the men and women I get to live with on Gap D. They stress me out more than anything but also never fail to love me and make me laugh everyday. From day one I knew that I was blessed with some of the best people. Seeing their growth, they desire for more, and their love for the Lord.
One of my mentors said that the sign of a good squad leader is one that is not needed by the end of the World Race. But I knew from day one that if I left they would be fine because Jesus has them and loves them more than I ever could. They make every moment when it is hard, frustrating, overwhelming worth it.
These men and women have chosen to follow the Lord in some of the most difficult situations and circumstances many will ever have. They do it in humility and resilience. They have taught me so much about surrendering the good things to the Lord and following him when there is no visible path.
God knew I needed them. Probably more than they needed me.
So are they enough? Yeah, I would say they are.
I love you all! All those who have been there from the beginning or if you have only just started following my journey. You are also enough and mean more than I will ever be able to express.
Til the next one!
Carter
