You know it’s funny. When I first left home I barely had any of the experiences I do now. I wanted to see mountains and God put me in some of the most mountainous regions on Earth. Everyday there is always a mountain in view and most days I have to walk up and down a hill in some fashion. I wanted to be out of the heat so God put me in places that get cold at least at some point in the day and stay this way all year round. I wanted to be able to open up and God gave me a community of believers urging me to do so. I wanted to be away from home and I get to be for 9 months. I wanted to grow closer with God and God has taught me so much since I’ve left home. Honestly I could go on and on with this list but I won’t. This God of mine has given me all I want and tells me how much He loves that I delight in his creation and this life. I know his blessings won’t end here either. I didn’t know this scripture until after I knew all these things. I heard it mentioned earlier in the race and at the end of Ecuador I found it on a stone on the free table. “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:4. I feel like this little verse defines my life and my hope perfectly. I’ve delighted myself in Him and He has fulfilled my dreams. Now I hope he’ll continue to fulfill my new dreams too.
