I arrived on U.S. soil on November 23rd at 7:30 PM. I was not
surrounded by the actual comforts of my own home until the next morning. This
past week I have lain in bed sick with cold, cough, and fever, etc. However, I am overjoyed to be around family and friends, specifically my niece
Jada. I always knew she was the love of my life, but I didn’t realize how much the joy
she brings is irreplaceable. American comforts are a new reality for me
also, but I am enjoying sleeping in a big bed! I’m figuring out how to be the
new Ashley but in my old life. Merging the two worlds, World Race World and
American World has definitely been and still is a process.
While resting this past week, many memories swirled through my mind.
Times of running around, slipping and sliding during Songkran in Thailand,
weighing malnourished babies for the Medica Mamba program in Haiti,
prophetically worshipping all over Berlin, feeding the hungry
children in Botswana, bucket showers in the Dominican Republic, loving on the
kids of Children of Fire in South Africa, and simply the hilarious times of laughter amongst members of Team Bling :). 
This year I have accumulated a
plethora of memories that will last me a lifetime. I’ve laughed, cried, pushed
past my comfort zone, allowed myself to be vulnerable and truly learned God’s
love for me. This year I have seen God’s presence, power, and love all over the
world. He is a living and present God and I am forever changed from
my experiences this year. Like many of us, I was ready to shake things up for
His Kingdom and by attempting that, He shook things up within me. I can
confidently say that I am a victorious child of God. I met the true Ashley
Harris this year; the one that my Lord loves and desires to do so much through.
Coming home, many people have already asked me, “What’s next for you?”
I’ve had an incredible year being wrecked for the Lord. He’s ignited passions,
desires, and given me more of an understanding of who I am in Him. With this
new found freedom and understanding, I believe the next step the Lord has for
me is (drumroll please :)….. the G42 Leadership Academy.
Last March, Andrew Sherman, a powerful leader and man of God started
the G42 Leadership Academy located
in Mijas, Spain. He has a vision to raise up 100,000 leaders before he
goes to be with the Lord, and to bring Gods Kingdom to earth. I have been accepted
to the Winter and Spring terms of this Academy, and will be starting in
January. This is a six-month intensive program with the principles of
Discipleship – Growing in God, getting his DNA, Koinonea – God with skin on,
Freedom – God’s creativity unleashed and Dominion – God with shoes on. G42 was
created for those who wish to turn their calling into something tangible to
spread the Kingdom of God on the earth: church planting, missions, businesses,
and working in & developing ministries. Classes are offered
Monday through Friday and we will also participate in various ministry
activities on the weekend. We will also do a practicum during the semester to
Africa and neighboring European countries. For a full list of the classes,
please click Here. At
the end of the six months, participants are encouraged to “say amen, and make a
plan.” Hence, to walk out our calling and go after our kingdom dreams.
This year I have seen the Lord’s provision not only in various countries
around the world, but also within my own life. I want to again thank everyone
who has supported me both prayerfully and financially while I was on the World
Race!!!!! The Lord provided above and beyond for this past year, and I am still
amazed by it. I am believing in faith that He will do the same for this trip.
To participate in the G42 Leadership Academy I need to raise $6,000 ($1,000 per
month) which will cover room, board, books, and additional costs.
Our God is a mighty God, and I am ever so grateful and thankful for the
freedom and redemption I now boldly stand on in His name. I ask that you will
prayerfully consider partnering with me as I step into the next phase of my
life to learn and walk into the calling God has placed on my life. If 25 people
pledge $40/month, this financial goal would be met!
If you would like to support me financially for G42, please Follow this Link, and
click on “Intern Support” where you can enter credit card/bank information on
the first page, and then my name during the second step. Please note: this is a
completely different account than my World Race account, so please do not use
the same website or mailing address as you have used in the past.
If you would rather pay by check, make checks payable to G42 and mail
to:
G42, Inc.
P.O. Box 17419
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
In
the MEMO section of the Check please write Ashley Harris
G42, the 42nd generation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, and most
donations to G42 are tax-deductible. You will be a sent a tax receipt for all
deductible donations.
I will be keeping up my World Race blog while I am at the academy, so
please look out for updates. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]. I thank you again for your love,
emails, and interest as God transformed me this year. I am excited to continue
to grow and unleash His love and freedom to the nations!
P.S. Also, look out for a video of my final month in Berlin that Kristen has created. Will post it as soon as she uploads it!
