Is it really our last ministry day here on The World Race? Is it our last day here at Brazos De Amor in Jinotepe, Nicaragua? It can’t be….
It feels like just a month ago, all 54 members of U squad were on a massive plane heading to South Africa for our first month on the World Race. In all reality, that was almost 11 months ago…. Time flies when you are enjoying the blessings and opportunities that God has allowed. Though it hasn’t always been easy, it HAS, been worth it. Every single heart breaking goodbye, every bug bite, every cold bucket shower, every midnight packing session, and every hour of travel day(s) being packed in a bus…. It was all worth it. Every tear, every laugh…
I have learned and experienced more in the past 11 months, than I have in all 23 years of my life. I have met more people and heard more stories than I ever could have imagined. There were days that were harder than others. There were times where I wanted to be able to do more than just pray for a person or situation, but had to learn that I can only do so much as one person, but, I do serve a God who is BIGGER than it all. I had to learn to trust Him. There were times where I questioned why He allowed certain events or situations to occur. I questioned why…. And even though I don’t have an answer right now, I did learn that He IS in control, and that all things will work out, whether we see it now or not. I realized that It’s not my job to have all the answers, but to just PRAY, and TRUST in His plans, because, they are much bigger than we could ever imagine. As of today, It is my last day at a ministry on the World Race. As I look back, all of the memories from the past 11 months start flooding my mind. Thinking ahead, we leave tomorrow to head to our Final Debrief. 5 days of debrief in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua with my whole squad. As I sit hear trying to hold back tears from mixed emotions, I try to just sit in the moment and take in my last night here at Brazos.
Will this be the end of my journey? Well, the end of this specific journey on the WR, yes. The end of my journey? No… This is just the beginning…..
Thank you to every single person who has ever donated, prayed, or sent encouragement. It has really made a difference and an impact. I am only around $280 away from being fully funded. I ask that you would pray along with me to get fully funded by the end of this trip. (That would be May 20th.) Thank you, and God Bless.
~Brittany Johnston
