I’M STILL SHOCKED!!!

I was chosen to be a raised up squad leader!!! I can hardly believe it!

Now what exactly does that mean to someone in the real world??? Well, at the end of the month our amazing alumni squad leaders will be flying home and myself and the 2 other raised up squad leaders will be stepping into their place. Each of us will be with one team for a month at a time so we’ll still be able to invest in ministries and live out the rest of our race. Our main focus however, will be overseeing and investing in the team leaders along with the amazing 41 other people on the squad. Another part of our role is to help push and inspire the squad to become the men and women that God is calling them to be.

The alumni and the raised ups 🙂 

When I signed up for the World Race I asked God to radically change my life. I asked him to strengthen my faith and to show me what it really meant to be a follower of Christ. God heard my prayers and decided to answer them in full speed fashion.

He initially tested how serious I was about surrendering my life to him by moving me to volunteer to switch squads and routes during our training camp (only one month before leaving the country for a year). Then He tested my faith in him by waiting to provide the funds necessary for the trip until the days of both my first and second financial deadliness. From there, He knew the quickest and most efficient way to grow my relationship with Him was by putting me into positions where I had no other option but to call on Him for help and guidance, rather than positions where I can succeed or thrive on my own strength. He has done this through choosing me be a team leader and now a squad leader! 

In my eyes, I’m one of the least qualified for the job of a squad leader. I didn’t graduate with a Bible degree, nor am I very familiar with the wondrous gifts of prophecy, like many of my fellow squad-mates. My relationship with the Lord the past few years was a mess. I was striving for the “American Dream.” Living like I needed to prove my value and importance. Living in fear of failure. Constantly searching for approval. I was hooked on the immediate satisfaction I got from the party scene and went to God when I needed Him. That was about it.

In the last 5 months, the Lord has redeemed my life and completely shattered the box society has taught me to put Him. He has shown me how tangible His love, power, and wisdom is to those who have a relationship with Him. It blows my mind every day! 

The truth is, I am inadequate. But now I’m confident with Jesus at the forefront of everything I do, He will give me strength and make me more than sufficient. I still can’t believe I was chosen to lead the most genuine, selfless, loving, and inspiring group of people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. People who have given up their lives to follow Christ and strongly desire to become more like Jesus every day. I truly value each one of their friendships and am humbled and honored to have this opportunity to serve them. I can’t wait to see how God uses and matures me in this beautiful season!

My beautiful D Squad Family!

 I still need to raise $3,500 to reach my LAST FINANCIAL DEADLINE on January 1st!!! I would be so appreciative if you prayerfully considered making one final tax deductible donation to my account by clicking the “Support Me” link on my blog! If your aren’t able to give at this time, but know people who might be interested, please help me spread the word. This will allow me to stay out on the field for the remainder of the 11 months and help me live out this incredible journey God has planned out for me! I don’t know how or if I’ll ever be able to repay you, but I do know that God will bless you and your boldness to give in ways beyond my own ability! 

Thank you sincerely friends!

With all my love,
Becca