I just got back from, physically, the hardest ten days of my life, but spiritually, mentally, and emotionally, the most rewarding ten days of my life. That is, Training Camp. There is no way to truly explain everything we went through or experienced, but one is for sure, the Holy Spirit was very present during those ten days.
I learned so much about my identity in Christ and who He truly created me to be. It’s time for me to step down in the flesh so that others can clearly see Jesus through me. I have only gotten a glimpse of Jesus in me, but it has been enough to know that He has created me for so much more than what this world has to offer. I wasn’t made to live a life of comfort and stability. I know that is what most people dream of having their whole lives and is why they work their butts off in college, but there is no growth when I’m comfortable. Jesus was dangerous, and we are safe.
I have no doubt that God’s plan for me goes so much deeper than just a 9 month mission trip. I want to be on mission for God for the rest of my life. Whether that be overseas or in my community, everyone needs to experience Jesus a little more, or even for the first time. But for this season of my life, it’s essential for me to be a little uncomfortable living out of a backpack. Living in the unknown and in community will be tiresome and difficult, but anything worth doing comes at a price right?
It is time for me to put on Jesus every single morning so that there is no room for the flesh to make selfish decisions. I need to pick up my daily cross and follow Him. I don’t know what I’m going to do when I get back, but I do know that if I keep fearlessly seeking God, He will make His plans clear and so much greater than any degree that college has to offer. I’m not saying that I will never go back to school, but I’m saying that school is worth putting on hold.
I also want to thank all of my supporters for so generously supporting and believing in me. I promise to make the most out of this season of my life that all of you have helped me get to.
