Last week I was at training camp and finally had the chance to meet my X-squad family. That chance turned into a privilege pretty quickly as I came to realize that these crazy, weird, on fire for God people were who I get to travel the world with for the next 11 months.
Training camp was ridiculous – there’s really no other way to say it. 
Friendships were made, and a family was formed. I slept on a bus floor and in a tent beside a stream. I ate some really weird food and hoarded by Cliff bars. I realized I packed wayyyy too many clothes. I was challenged, I was pushed, and I was emotionally, physically, and spiritually drained. But I was also encouraged, empowered and extremely loved. And I laughed harder than I have in a really long time. It was so good and I wanted more. God showed up and He showed off…and he brought His Son and the Holy Spirit along too.
This week reminded me who my Father says I am, instead of who the world tells me I am on a daily basis. I am a daughter of the King and there is nothing, and I mean nothing, that I can do that will ever change it. God can redeem anything! It’s amazing how quickly I can question that when I’m not listening to what the Lord is telling me first. Freedom was gained from things I was still holding onto from my past that hurt me. God is so much bigger than anything and everything going on in my life and He wants me to walk in freedom with Him. I was reminded what a beautiful, abundant life I can live when I am pursuing God first and choosing to live the life that He has for me.
All the doubts and hesitations I had about going on my race were completely let go of. Yes, I have a lot of money to raise. Yes, It’s a long time. Yes, I will miss my family and friends and some big moments in their lives, Yes, it is absolutely worth it and I have to do this! Yes, God is in this completely.
Jesus has so much in store for me and this is just the beginning. I pray that you will come alongside of me in this journey and support me in any way that you can. Follow my story. I hope to not only live a good story, but to share it with you too! God’s strength shines so brightly through the weaknesses in my life and I believe that He will continue to shine through as long as I let Him lead me to wherever He wants to take me. He will allow me to bring hope to the nations, to love others, to further His kingdom, and to always be His daughter. It’s amazing what the Lord can do with me and my story when I let Him lead me fully.
This journey is just the beginning of living a radical life with God. I pray that you will let God lead you in your journey too.
Be blessed!
-J
