Wow, what a 10 days it has been!
I just got back from our training camp for the Race. It was an experience I will never, ever forget.
The first day, I was overwhelmed by salutations and awkward name exchanges. I drove onto Adventures in Missions’ (AIM) campus and walked to meet my soon to be greatest allies and friends. It was wonderful to finally match an avatar with an actual person. However, that did not make this experience easier at first.
The first night I was scared, doubting myself, and questioning God. It was hard. Really hard.
Then, after having a 30 minute walk and conversation with one of my squad leaders at 7:00 AM, my outlook began to shift. It was still hard, but I could begin to see what God was giving me a glimpse of.
On the 4th day I had to complete a 2 mile hike with my gear. I was not confident going into this. My whole life I have struggled with physical tasks, but this one–it would make or break me for the Race. I prayed the whole way through it, “I am adequate. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Annnnnd I made it! THANK GOD! After this, I was confident in myself and the abilities God is equipping me with.
Spiritually, during this week I was radically changed! I feel stronger. I feel confident. I feel empowered. The Lord really spoke to me! He called me His daughter. He reassured His love for me. He told me that He was proud of me.He confirmed that this journey is where I need to be at this time. I can’t wait to see Him move in miraculous ways!
After becoming close to my newest 57 family members under a tarp and some rope during Georgia’s heaviest monsoon, I believed that this was for me. It did not come easily. It did not come smoothly.
I have been placed on an exceptional team of 4 other women! God is going to use us in unimaginable ways. I am so excited!
This week was trying, but we made it!
I laughed. I wept. I spoke. I listened. I prayed. I wrote. I doubted. I believed.
I am a World Racer.
