It’s already month three of the race and I’m realizing most of you know nothing about the people that I’m traveling the world with. These women are some of the most Jesus seeking people I know. I’m inspired everyday by the amount of truth that each of them holds and willingly shares. Our team has grown a lot the past 3 months, and one thing I’ve noticed about us is the continual striving towards deeper vulnerability and intimacy with God and each other. There is so much power in being open with one another.
{ TEAM PARAMENO }
The word parameno is one of the 5 Hebrew words that translates to abide in English.
Parameno: to continue; to remain beside; to continue always near; sometimes used to express confidence in abiding.
This word is special because it’s something that my team has grown in a lot since we first began the race. we have learned how to love each other well even when we’re frustrated, and persevere alongside each other through the hard moments. We have learned how to let get God take captive of our thoughts and emotions and trust him through the process. We have learned the importance of heathy communication. We have learned how to run to God within our struggles and let him be our ultimate source of comfort. We have pushed each other deeper out of our comfort zone and further into growth and intimacy with God. I can’t put into words the amount of worth i’ve learned from these women.
Team Parameno reminds me of early mornings and black coffee and fire embers and vanilla and dried flowers and laughter and the feeling of running through a field. That’s the best way to describe my time with these girls.
A N N A
words to describe her:
-compassionate
-self aware
-walking in boldness
-rooted in truth
-willing
A verse that reminds me of Anna:
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”
Ephesians 3:12
things to pray over her:
obedience to continue in boldness, discernment in how to witness to her Romanian friends, deeper intimacy and prioritization of her time with the Lord.
Thank you Jesus for Anna.
A B B I E
words to describe her:
-intentional
-giver and keeper of joy
-artistically driven
-expressive
-loves to the fullest extent
A verse that reminds me of Abbie:
“The joy of The Lord is your strength”
Nehemiah 8:10
things to pray over her:
for homesickness to subside; for her fundraising journey to be stress free.
thank you Jesus for Abbie.
K O R I (hecking amazing team leader)
words to describe her:
-posses a spirit of abundance
-living out a life of creativity
-leading in grace
-vulnerable
-passionate
A verse that reminds me of Kori:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you shall be able to test and approve what Gods will is- his good pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2
things to pray over her:
Clear direction in what the lord has in store for her future; freedom from anxiety.
Thank you Jesus for Kori.
K A T E
Words to describe her:
-strong. A fighter
-empathetic
-the best listener
-lives out of generosity
-authentic and genuine
A verse that reminds me of Kate:
“By your endurance you will gain your lives”
Luke 21:19
Things to pray over her:
a focused mind and a present spirit.
Thank you Jesus for Kate.
E M A L A N I
Words to describe her:
-wisdom speaker!!!
-comforter
-open to and in constant search of growth
-scripturally sound
A verse that reminds me of Emalani:
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Colossians 4:5-6
Things to pray over her:
intentionality and focus during our last week in Romania.
Thank you Jesus for Emalani.
M O R G A N
Words to describe her:
-observant
-insightful and perceptive
-embodiment of Jesus’ peace
-rapidly growing
-a sister who makes me laugh
A verse that reminds me of Morgan:
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.”
-Colossians 3:15
Things to pray over her:
courage and boldness to voice her her thoughts and opinions.; peace and contentment in where God has placed her.
Thank you Jesus for Morgan.
I think God has gifted our team with a spirit of empowerment.
Thanks God for placing me on a team bursting with strong women who embody a spirit of hominess and strive to push me into deeper growth and intimacy with you. Thank you for women who are sensitive to your spirit and willing to speak it out.
Ephesians 4:16
“from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.”
