January 1 2014
I sit on the beach listening to worship music. This is the last week I will spend with my team before changes are made in Kuala Lumpor. I have enjoyed my team over the last 4 months and I can’t imagine walking away from the people on this team. God has orchestrated some amazing moments where I have laughed, been challenged, and even cried. My teammates have helped me realize what is looks like to put myself out there and pick up the pieces that remain at the end of the day. They have helped me piece together my thoughts and reach conclusions that I couldn’t make on my own. I have cherished the conversations I had over coffee, laying in hammocks, or riding on the bus. I look back at these 4 months with joy and gratitude. Joy for what I’ve been a part of; playing basketball in china, sharing the gospel, play pool with prostitutes, playing soccer in Thailand and Cambodia, and camping in Malaysia. I am grateful for the people I’ve met along the way. People like Polly, Paris, Andy, the staff at Vuthy’s, Emmi, Valerie, and others who have made this trip special. It’s awesome to have new friends in every country.
As I look ahead, I put my life and plans in Gods hands. I do not fret team changes because I know God will surround me with whomever he desires. I know that God is the orchestrator of my life and he knows what is best for me. I do not fret over what each month will hold. The Lord will place me where he desires and I will pour my heart into each day. I pray that God gives me the passion and drive to accomplish what he lays before me. I do not fret my future. God will show me where to go after the race and bring new friends and family into my life at just the right time. It’s nice to know that no matter what the day/year brings, I will not walk alone. God’s got this.
My goal for 2014 is to continue to listen to God for direction. I want to take advantage of the opportunities and conversations God places in my lap. I want to pour into the friendships that surround me. I don’t want to end a day saying, “I should have _______.”
