Hey y’all! I hope you guys are all having SUCH an awesome week. Thank you so much for taking the time to check in on me, and my journey! I cannot wait to share how the Lord is moving!
This weekend, a group of friends and I visited Cumberland Island, and it was so fun! I know that seems super random to include, but I genuinely learned so much from the trip, specifically pertaining to the Race.
I did wanna include some background info so this will make more sense!
I have always been a thin gal, and I don’t say that in a prideful way. I wish I had more meat on my bones and didn’t have to worry about an article of clothing making me look unhealthy. Don’t get me wrong, I do not hate my body or remain fixated on my struggle to gain weight. I do what I can to fix that and trust that the Lord will enable me to remain healthy!
Both of those stories and details seem insignificant and random but the God has done super awesome things through them both!
As previously mentioned, I visited Cumberland Island with my friends this weekend, and had the best time ever!!!!! In saying that, as goofy as this may seem, I felt like the trip was sorta like a mini preview to the World Race. We were going to be spending time hiking with backpacks on, staying in close proximity to one another, and being away from home.
We woke up that morning, got dressed, and packed our bags to head out. My first obstacle, breakfast. I ordered my food, and listened to my friend pray over it. “Bless this food in nourishment of our bodies.” The plate full of pancakes, eggs, and bacon really did nourish my body! I ate the whole thing and that allowed me to take on my day! I didn’t realize it that morning but wow the Lord really showed me that He has this under control, and will equip me with the strength I need as long as I put my trust in Him.
We arrived on the island, and spent the day hiking along with relaxing on the beach. I ate an awesome lunch and hiked more than 7 miles with my backpack on!!!! Like… OK GOD
I understand this may seem like a small accomplishment for most people, and that it may seem slightly concerning being that I am about to take on this 9 month journey.
But for me, this was nothing but assurance that I belong on the Race. I am supposed to partake and conquer this part of my life. This accomplishment was not my own but by the grace of my God! I can do it if I remain reliant on the Lord.
I am NOT going to take for granted the things revealed to me while on the island, and how the lessons learned can be taken home and on the Race.
This blog is getting long but this is something else I want to share!! You a real one if you are still reading.
As I said earlier, I used this trip as a comparison to my potential on the Race. Although in doing that I was able to gain assurance, I also learned something about my home.
I am here for such a time as this. When I go on the Race, yes, that is where I am meant to be. Right now though? I am meant to be on Cumberland Island with my friends. I am meant to sleep in my bed and wake up to the Georgia sun shining through my window. I am meant to love on the people that surround me and bring the Lord glory in my hometown.
I learned so much about being present.
I need to cherish where I’m at in order to succeed in where I am going.
That’s a whole heck ton of things that I just typed up right there y’all whew! I honestly tried my best to put what was on my heart into words but if you have any questions or anything please do not hesitate to contact me!
Thank you so much for all the prayer and encouragement that is covering me right now, and I ask that you continue to do the same as I continue in this!
I love you all so much!! Thanks for your hearts!! Have a great week!!
