“What do you want for your worldrace?”
My Squad leader Cam asked me this in our one-on-one this past week when he came down to visit with our team and check in on how we were all doing. Simple enough question. What do I want this year to look like? Simple yet, the answer comes in forms greater than words. Because it’s not just what I want for my race, it’s what I want for my life.
I want to wander deeper and deeper with my Father.
I want to be one with the Spirit, walking in His obedience.
I want to be so swept up in the Fathers love that everyone I come in contact with encounters His goodness.
I want to help bring Kingdom where ever my head rests.
I want to point to the hope of Christ with every part of me.
And as I look back at this past month my heart is so full. I see Him working, these things are starting to come to pass more and more everyday. I have walked into so much freedom this month. Freedom from fear and timidity and I find myself walking in His confidence like never before. I am finding more of my identity and gifts. I am finding my voice and speaking out loud. He has set me free in prayer, drawing me into greater intimacy with Him. I used to be so anxious when it came to praying, by myself or groups of people. Now I seek it out any chance I can get. Praying over others makes my heart come alive and God is providing so many opportunities. Even getting called up to pray over an entire congregation of homeless and attics. No fear, Just freedom.
Building intentional relationship is what this month has been all about and I couldn’t have asked for more. God is in this place. It is so evident, His Spirit dwells inside these walls.
There are a million stories of His goodness and victory in the big and small things.
The women we have been working with opened their hearts to us. Invited us into their world and into their mess. I’ve learned so much from each one and see the hand of God on their futures.
I’ve seen seeds planted and fruit coming forth.
I’ve gained sisters and brothers.
I’ve jumped off mountains and laughed harder than ever in my life.
I’ve come to the table.
I’ve fallen in love with my team.
So when I think about what I want for my race, all I can think about is how this is only month one. God is giving me the desires of my heart and overflowing me with new passions everyday. His promises are coming true, Hes giving me vision.
So what I want for my race is great, but what Hes giving for my life is greater still.
