Today I get on a plane to go home. This year long journey will come to an end in less than 48 hours. That phrase, “getting on a plane to go home” has never been such a significant, emotion filled sentence. That simple common sentence, is actually not simple at all, in fact, it’s quite the opposite.
Getting on that plane means this season will officially be over, and a new one will begin. This year, I have seen, heard, felt, smelled and even tasted things I never knew about. I’ve witnessed healings and salvations. I’ve seen God answer prayers. I’ve learned and lived out “Acts 2” sort of community with a group of people that couldn’t be more different from each other, and it’s been nothing short of wonderful. I’ve been challenged, uncomfortable, insecure, unsure, fearful, tempted, and disobedient in a variation of ways throughout the year. And through that, I’ve seen God show up big time. I’ve EXPERIENCED God in the big things, but even more, the little things, because He is a God that cares about the details and intricacies of our lives. I’ve tangibly felt God’s grace, love, mercy, peace, kindness and gentleness. I’ve seen God’s joy like I’ve never seen joy before. I’ve met incredible people all around the world who are on fire for the Lord, who are loving and serving, who have chose Jesus over everyone and everything, and I’ve seen how blessed they are because of that. I’ve also met incredible people who didn’t know Jesus, and in the short time I was allowed to spend with them, I got to see Jesus touch them, and move in their hearts.
God also taught me so much about relationships. About choosing each other everyday over and over again. About pursuing each other, especially when we don’t “feel like it.” About how to love someone the way they need to be loved, unconditionally. And how it’s so important that God is the center of it all.
In just 11 months, God has done so much y’all. In my life, in each person on my squads life, and in soooo many people around the world. As my supporters, my family, my encouragers, my prayer warriors, my friends, I want to say Thank You. Thank you for allowing God to use you each in so many different ways. Whether that was responding to a tug at your heart, or straight obedience to God speaking to you. I hope I get the chance to tell each of you individually what a difference you’ve made. With out yall’s support I wouldn’t of been able to finish! So thank you!! I love each of you so much!!
SEE YOU TOMORROW AMERICA!!!!!
