I just recently got back from this crazy thing called Training Camp. This means that ten days were spent camping in Gainesville Georgia, showering with buckets, eating strange foods (crickets are nasty!!!), getting to know my fellow team & squad mates, and worshipping my sweet Father. And let me tell you, over the last 10 days God showed me A LOT.
The Lord showed me that he thinks I am beautiful beyond imagination. He calls me his beloved daughter. The Lord reminded me of how big & sufficient his love for me is, and how he sees me. He told me that I am RESTORED.
The Lord taught me that I should not apologize for the Gospel. This means that I will not soften the brazen edges of redemption so that it “sounds better”. Jesus Christ died for me, for you. The Gospel- meaning each and every piece and part- needs to be shared with each and every person.
The Lord showed me that the term “missions” is wrong- I have one mission. As a daughter of the King of Kings my life is a single mission, to share the love of Jesus through loving others. My life is not a light switch, I don’t get to show Jesus when and where I want. We don’t have to go over seas to do missions, our lives are a mission.
The Lord taught me that conviction does not mean condemnation. While condemnation points at your flaws and failures with a mocking voce, conviction is the Lord beckoning for us to come into his open arms. Condemnation is full of shame, while conviction is sorrow full of grace.
And lastly, the Lord showed me that I have been preparing for the Race all wrong. I have been so concerned about what I will be taking with me in my pack, what shots or medicines I need, and fundraising, but I have been putting the condition of my heart and faith on the back burner. He reminded me that when the disciples went out, they did not bring ANYTHING- just the clothes on their backs and the love of Jesus in their hearts. My heart is what will be used each and every day over the 9 months of the Race, so why is the its condition and well being not even on my list?
Lastly, I just wanted to thank you all for your prayers and support. None of this would be possible without the support of my loving friends and family around me. You are all so appreciated! Thank you.
