I’m here at the Atlanta airport watching my squadmates prepare to leave the US for 11 months. We know God has called us. We know he will equip us and we have a mixture of emotions. I love watching my team prepare for our kingdom journey. Connor is praising God by dancing to his own tune. Ryan is on his computer prepping the logistics of the trip. Eva and Erica are chatting with someone back home. This is so true to each of their natures. I am in awe of the people God has surrounded me with. They are such faith-filled people. Their cups overflow and I CANNOT wait to see how God uses their hunger to feed not only themselves but people in Central America, South America, and Europe.
We were given the opportunity to order a prophetic key necklace from Keys for the Journey. I have been prayed over and a word was selected for me and etched into the golden key. My squad decided to open our keys together. I looked down at my key and saw the word “rooted.” I didn’t know how to feel. I had expected something like joy, loved, worthy, but here I was looking at “rooted” in my hand. After looking up verses about being rooted, one felt just right. Colossians 2:6-7 is inspiring. The verse says “ So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
Most of you know I grew up as a preacher’s kid. I was surrounded by Christians and biblical teachings. I have struggled with the fact that I feel like I have a poor testimony. I didn’t receive Christ during a time of fear or doubt. I didn’t hear his voice or feel his touch on my frail shoulders. I have just always been a christian. I don’t remember not being a christian. God has just always been “rooted” in my heart. This year I believe will not only grow those roots but also bring me an unexpected thankfulness for the privileged life I’ve led. I apologize for the chaos of this blog post. I have so many thoughts running through my head as I go over what has been spoken over me through my mentor, coaches, team/squad leaders, and fellow world racers.
Thank you Lord for all the AMAZING role models You have placed and continue to put in my life. I have been blessed to be born into a loving christian family and You have surrounded me with friends that love You. You have given me an abundance of people to strengthen my faith and help me grow my roots in you! My faith is there and if I continue to seek You, I will be blessed to the level that the blessings will overflow and others will know your love and blessings. In Jesus’ name, AMEN
