Today is a day filled with mixed emotion.
I am exhausted. I am hurting – physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally. I am broken. I am wrecked. This week has been long and draining. The knowledge these men and women have that are teaching us is astounding. I am truly blessed. I knew Searchlight was going to keep me running, but I am now at a full sprint.
Trying to live in community with fellow Race Alumni that I grew to love over the last year (that I would love to spend HOURS sitting down and talking to), and juggle all the information, books, blogs, extra assignments, processing, spending time with the Lord and getting sleep in there somehow is a challenge – yet one I am so glad I accepted.
The prophetic words that have been shared between each other is powerful. The prayers that have flowed throughout the room and beyond have brought freedom. Truth has been spoken. Dreams have been proclaimed. Life is being lived. It’s not easy, but I’d rather be challenged and grow, then walk through life unmotivated and stagnant.
On top of making my way through Searchlight, I am burdened by the relief Haiti needs. 
After being in Haiti and the DR last year as part of my Race route,
memories are flooding back. It was a hurting nation before the
earthquake devastation. Now, there are thousands upon thousands of
people hurting, unhealthy, homeless, starving and lost. They are looting
from each other and murdering in order to get ahead. There are riots. There is HOPE! After talking to one of AIM’s contacts who saw
the crisis firsthand, the stories, pictures and videos became a deeper
reality. I’ve been in tears. God has called and spoken to many of us here at AIM. We will not be silent. We have been called to rise up and at any moment, are willing to jump in and lend a hand – whether it is through prayer, financially or going to the DR/Haiti to work with local contacts. Haiti needs our help.
After being in Haiti and the DR last year as part of my Race route,memories are flooding back. It was a hurting nation before the
earthquake devastation. Now, there are thousands upon thousands of
people hurting, unhealthy, homeless, starving and lost. They are looting
from each other and murdering in order to get ahead. There are riots. There is HOPE! After talking to one of AIM’s contacts who saw
the crisis firsthand, the stories, pictures and videos became a deeper
reality. I’ve been in tears. God has called and spoken to many of us here at AIM. We will not be silent. We have been called to rise up and at any moment, are willing to jump in and lend a hand – whether it is through prayer, financially or going to the DR/Haiti to work with local contacts. Haiti needs our help.
My heart is bursting with emotion. I want to laugh. I want to cry. I want to scream. God’s presence is all around. At times, I feel inadequate or insignificant – but I know those are lies! It’s not what we don’t have but what we do have that is going to impact the world.
Stop doing life and start living life. The life God gave you to live!
