I Became Spiritually Alive!
Who would have thought that in only nine days my whole life would completely change? Definitely not me! I knew that training camp would open my eyes to the world around me, prepare me for the year ahead, and would give me a chance to personally get to know my team members; but it did SO much more.
During my time at training camp I bacame spiritually alive through the Holy Spirit, was delivered from the things holding me back, discovered that I have a much bigger purpose, forgave, fell in love with my team-mates, and finally found a place where I truly belong. I have never felt such freedom in my enire life. How little did I know the power the Lord has given each one of us; whether it be a spiritual gift or a servant’s heart, we can make a difference through Christ Jesus!
I have completely fallen in love with the Lord-AGAIN!
I am not going to lie, I was petrified while on the plane heading to Georgia. What was I to expect? Who are these people that I would soon call family? Will this camp be more like a physical boot camp or a walk in the park? These, along with a whole lot of other questions, ran through my mind. The moment I stepped foot into the ATL airport, however, my mind stopped racing and God brought me relief. From the moment I met my squad, I realized that we were all brought together at that exact time for a reason-they really became my family over the next week! I have always have had trust issues with people, but that idea was tossed out the window. Besides Jesus, my immediate family, and a few select friends, I have found that I trust my team members 100%. What an AMAZING gift from God!
The Lord Brought Healing
Throughout my time at camp, I let go of the bondage that was holding me down. From letting go of past relationships to events that caused pain and suffering, the Lord brought healing. I honestly can say that I accomplished more things (spiritually) in four days then I have in my entire existence. I expected training camp to be strictly about what was to come during the mission trip. I had no clue that it would mostly be a self-discovery through Christ-a chance to ask for healing from the bondage in my life. It makes perfect sense now, though. How could I walk into a foreign country, expecting to see miracles and healing when I, myself, was not fully healed?
What Was I Thinking???
Of course, as Christians, we are always growing and learning, but there was so much I had swept under the rug for SO long. I am almost positive that the people in other countries would probably see right through me! What was I thinking?
By the end of camp, I realized that it is better to throw expectations away and to just rely on God. Jesus knows what HE is doing!
Fast Forward 8 days after training camp and you find me sitting at Starbucks (my work btw) reminiscing of my time in Georgia. It really was the best week of my life! Not only do I now have the most amazing extended family in the world and have an enormous amount of freedom but it is incredible to think that I was chosen! There are millions of other believers who Jesus could have picked to go on this mission trip-but HE chose ME! I just want to represent Christ in the best way possible. The lord has brought me SO far and is always revealing himself to me. God Is So Good!
***Let me introduce you to my TEAM!
