Training camp was designed to put you outside of your comfort zone, and I have to say it successfully did just that. I had no idea what to expect when I came to Georgia. However, I can honestly say, not only do I feel more prepared to go out into the field, but I feel more rounded than I ever have in such a short couple of days. Training camp was everything I needed it to be. From very full porta potties, cold bucket showers, and cultural training. To learning how to hear God’s voice, how impactful our testimonies can be, and most importantly living out the Kingdom.
Before I left for my trip I began to get the feeling that I wasn’t worthy enough to go. That God would never choose me to do that. But one of my teammates spoke to that. They said that God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. He qualifies the called. Anything that will be thrown my way won’t be me versus the enemy, it’s God against the enemy. In Exodus 14:14 it says, the Lord will fight for you, and you only have to be silent.
When I was younger, I used to help my dad sometimes in his shop, just handing him tools or helping him with small things. I realized that I was probably slowing down his process and he could do everything I was helping him with way faster without me, but that wasn’t the point. My dad wanted me to feel involved and loved by spending time with him and helping him. Not only that, but he wanted to spend time with me too.
I learned that my heavenly father wants the same thing for me as my dad did. God doesn’t need me to spread His word and His love, He can do that on His own. But the beautiful thing is that He chooses US to walk along side of Him. It’s liberating to know that the goal is not to do His work for Him, but with Him. He knows that it will take longer, but it’s about building an intimate relationship with Him along the way.
Training camp was everything I never knew I needed, but everything God knew I needed. As good as it was though, I’m so excited to be in the field. Hey Mom I made it to Thailand!
