You know that saying… “Life changes in the blink of an eye”? Well, this past month was definitely a blink and my life has changed. I cannot believe that month one of the World Race is over. I know that it’s only month one and there are still 10 months left, but holy macro….the Father is doing mighty things in my heart. It has been full of changes in the physical, mental, and spiritual sense.
Physically– I gained massive muscle in my right arm from being part of the machete team. My calf muscles are bigger than ever from walking up insane mountains….I am sure there will be more of that to come in the following months, so Delawareans, be prepared for a disproportionate Emmaly to return. Oh….and lots of carbohydrates and minimal veggies and fruits, so bowel movements have been way off (sorry, it’s a World Race norm to talk about pooping).
Mentally– I have struggled with not being home. Well, not necessarily being home but having complete access to talk to loved ones at any moment. It is difficult to go from being able to pick up the phone, call my dad, and have a nice long chat to basically going a whole month without talking to my him. It may seem petty, but for me it’s definitely been hard. However, I have had a humongous time with my heavenly Father and He constantly reminds me that communication between Him and I will never be taken away. Haha. Gotta love the Freedom in that.
Spiritually– Man oh man…where to begin. I don’t want to bore y’all- but oh well. Y’all, He is friggin’ Good. Do you guys get that? Do you guys get that He loves and completely adores each and every one of you? That He created you all with an Awesome purpose that is so uniquely suited to each and every one of you?
I have learned what it means to listen to Him, like for real listen to Him. I have learned to see what He sees. Guys, He has shown me things….things that words cannot even describe. I have learned what it means to laugh with the Father. He has blessed me with hearing His laughter. He has set so much Freedom in my heart with things that I didn’t even know that I struggled with. He has laid revelation upon revelation before me so that I can witness His Goodness.
He is teaching me:
- Rawness
- Vulnerability
- Confidence
- Love
- Compassion
- Grace- lots of grace and that IT IS OK to give yourself grace
- Depth
- Gifts
- REALNESS
- Identity
It’s only been one month but once a willing and ready heart is given to Him, He takes it and RUNS. Guys, open up to Him because when you do, He reveals mad things to you and it is so Good. I promise.
Oh, and I promise a picture blog next time!
God Bless,
Emms
