Experience at Launch
Launch has literally been and up and down roller coaster this week. Full of trainings, teachings, squad time, team time, and so much more. I will not get into the nitty gritty of it, because well that will give the experience away for future racers. I will however tell you about a certain instance in which the holy spirit moved through me and prepared me for the year to come.
Upon arriving to Launch I found myself a little anxious. I just wanted to start this adventure and begin preaching the gospel around the world. God, however, had a different plan. “Launch” was full of trainings and teachings; though I didn’t feel as if all of them had an impact on me they truly were beneficial and have prepared me more than I probably realize. Fast forward to last night (technically I haven’t been to bed so for me it’s still the same day). The day was jam packed full of more trainings and teachings. I’m not going to lie, I fell asleep probably 3 times. You know when you try not to sleep, but have that one eye open and your snoring. Yea that was definitely probably me for sure. Long story short, I longed for the day to be over so I can find myself in the Dominican Republic.
Worship
To my dismay that didn’t happen, and I was definitely stuck at launch anticipating my departure. I now realized that wanting to leave before it was time, was very selfish of me. God was waiting to show up and show out for me that night, and I was trying to rush Him. During worship I flipped off my shoes, stood in my corner waiting for the holy spirit to move. I didn’t think that He would move in the way He did, but isn’t that what makes God unique.
One of my favorite songs, “How He Loves,” was playing in the background. I walked back and forth just praising the Lord for who He is. I began to pray a simple prayer to Him. I said, “Lord I am nothing. I am filthy. I am dirty, but you love me anyways.” Its the absolute truth. There is nothing special about me, besides that I was created by the one true King and that He predestined me with a future before the world began. That is the same story that everyone else has. My story may be unique, but God has a plan for all of us. It was there in my prayer and my worship to God, that God spoke to me and His response rocked my world. It wasn’t profound and it may not be a big deal to you, but to me it meant the world.
There in the midst of so many beautiful people the Lord told me to “Go and make your Daddy proud. ” I know what your thinking. That’s it? That’s all you have to share with us?? Surprisingly yes, but let me explain. For the past few months I’ve been a complete wreck. I’ve been dealing with all these emotions, and most of the time I wouldn’t bring these things to the Lord. I was making foolish decisions and living in two different worlds. I was torn between staying with my kids at work or actually following Jesus and going on the World Race. (Well actually it was a possibility in the back of my mind.) However, here God was telling me that despite my poor decisions, despite my lack thereof of consistency, and despite my lack of discipline, that He loved me anyways. That there was nothing that could ever separate me for his beautiful and unshakeable love! My time in worship brought to mind the verses in Romans 8:38-39. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
He loves me so much and has a beautiful plan for me. I rejoice in knowing that He has equipped me with the ability to GO!!
Go and make disciples.
Go and make friends with women who have been mistreated.
Go and hold orphans who have been abandoned and left to die.
Go and assist in equipping others to put on their armor of God.
Go and proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Go and help others find their true identity in Christ.
Go and make your Daddy proud.
I’m not quite sure what this year holds for me, but I am a 100% sure that its for me. I appreciate all your love and support. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for those who have supported and especially those who constantly support. Thank You so much.
Before I go, let me leave you with a few updates! This morning marks the 1st of many days in which I will sleep in the airport. I am currently sitting in the International Terminal of the Atlanta Airport waiting to go through security and really get this journey started.
I will be residing in Las Lajas, Dominican Republic for the rest of January. My team, along with many others, will be partnering with HOPE whose focus is helping others pursuing eternity. My team and I will be working with teenagers. I beyond ecstatic for this opportunity. I didn’t think I would be able to work with teens again so soon, but the Lord knows my heart and He has blessed me with such an amazing opportunity. I am still in the process of raising funds. It definitely doesn’t end, because my journey has began. Please donate via my blog website or my paypal account associated with my email. ([email protected]) I no longer have a phone number … tear tear… so you can communicate with me 1 of 4 ways.
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I love you all so much and I’m so happy that I get to share this journey with you. May the Lord be with you in 2015. Talk to you soon and see you later.
