Month 1 (Lesotho)
I developed a routine. Fell into a rhythm and then fell in love with God. I learned that it is possible to go to sleep with the excitement of waking up just to discover more about Christ. Everyday i found myself growing deeper roots and a greater foundation to with stand the hurricanes that would shake me.
Month 2 (Swaziland)
Hurricanes came. I was reminded that I am merely flesh and bones and I cannot move my own mountains. That month I learned my purpose; to love. To love despite circumstances. To love regardless of the situation. To not only love when it’s easy, but love deeply when it gets hard. I learned that although merely flesh and bones, my Father gave me great authority to move “immovable” mountains.
Month 3 (South Africa)
I learned that I am prideful, selfish, offendable, and that even on my best days i am still human and still fall short. But i also learned that if i deny my flesh daily and continue to allow the Lord to use me, the Spirit will move and I will not be left the same. So where I once was prideful i become trusting more in God. Where i was once selfish, I become a servant. Where I once was offendable, I now freely forgive and love.
The World Race is fun and exciting. But it’s also hard and emotional. Following God and desiring to live Spirit lead moment to moment is kinda exhausting, but worth every bit of fatigue. I’ve had an amazing time on this grand adventure that has just begun. I am strongly anticipating what more the Lord is going to do in my life!
November 30th is our final deadline to have all of our money in for the rest of this trip. Out of the total $16,961, I have just $1200 to raise. To even think that God placed people in my life that would donate that much money overwhelms my heart. I am so grateful for not only the monetary donations, but the prayers and emails of support that I get weekly. I am blown away by the way that you all have blessed me so much.
With all of that being said, this is where you fit in! I would love for you to be in prayer about helping me finish this journey we have started. Whether that is giving to my WR account or becoming a part of my prayer team. Maybe it’s helping towards my monthly expenses not covered by my fundraising goal (i.e. soap, shampoo, adventure days, snacks). Maybe it’s subscribing to my team and keeping us covered in prayer. Maybe it’s writing me emails with jokes and puns. I am a firm believer that whoever reads this has a part to play.
Pray about it. Then be about it 🙂
The best is yet to come,
Jarren!
