I applied for the World Race back in October. I remember waiting anxiously for the Setember routes to be announced. God had already told me which route He wanted me to go on, so every time something was said I was on the edge of my seat.
Finally the routes were posted! I was so ecstatic! I applied immediately. I had been adviced to wait, but I had been praying about this for a few months and knew this was God’s leading.
Application. Done.
Wait.
Phone interview. Done.
Wait.
Then I got the call. I had been accepted!! I waited and prayed more before I made my deposit confirming my place on the World Race.
I was in! Now came the hard part- waiting.
Starting out it was ok. I was still amazed by the fact I was going on a mission trip for eleven months, gathering gear, fundraising, etc. Now it is May. I’ve been at this for seven months and, unfortunately, I have entered a state of normalcy. With just seven weeks to training camp and three months to launch I am glad of the constant peace God has given me. Even when I have tried to think about think about the facts of my leaving for eleven months it is like a blanket of peace surrounds me.
There is just one problem. Everything involved with getting ready has become too normal. God’s awesome provision has almost become just another part of life. I don’t want to be so “used to” God that I’m not stiill amazed by Him.
The other problem is that I have been a bit lazy with getting myself ready. I’m not exactly the most in shape person so I need to be more intentional about working out. There are also a few items I still need.
Now is not crunch time yet, but it is time to get on a stick so I don’t have to do the last minute scramble (although I’m sure I will still end up doing something akin).
Normalcy, thanks for the time to relax a bit, but I think it is time for me to move on!
Through Christ,
Brooke
