Savor – To give oneself to
the enjoyment of…
“This is my life; this is
my reality”. I remember coming to that
realization for the first time back in 2007, my first time on the race. I couldn’t believe how incredibly blessed I
was…and I am at that same place again. I
feel everyday the “perks” of being His daughter. I get to travel around the world, seeing
places that I didn’t even know to dream of, while growing up on a farm in small
town North Carolina. I get to serve the voiceless and forgotten; a
job that I feel completely fulfilled by.
I get to feed the hungry, teach job skills and English to those who wish
to open doors to a better future, and I get to tell those, who have no idea,
that there is a Loving God who knows their name. And all the while, I get to see God’s amazing
creation. I have seen some amazing man-made
beauty, but none compares to the craftsmanship of my Father. I see so much care put in to every piece of beauty
He has scattered throughout the world.
From the volcanoes of Central America, to the clear water and white sand
of the Indian Ocean; His beauty is
breathtaking. I have seen creatures that
show off His creativity. I have held
children of many different skin tones who were ALL made in His image. I have held the hand of the sick and wiped
the tears of the weary. I am honored to
have done and seen what I have. I don’t
feel worthy to be in the service of my King; and the truth is I am not. BUT, He is and He makes me so; and SO I savor… 
the added blessing of knowing the 52 amazing individuals of H squad. They are all in my heart; the truth is they found
their way in a lot faster than I thought they would. I am so proud of each of them. I see them with our Father’s eyes; I am
filled with overwhelming pride when I see them allow healing into their lives
or when they take a stand against the enemy.
I love watching them comfort each other, and for His gifts to emerge in
them. I am brought to tears as I watch
them walk through their personal pain and their hearts cry out for His kingdom
and their place in it. I am different
because of them; because of each of their stories, and all they have to
offer. I have come to expect waking up
to these guys. I have gotten used to
talking junk with some and knowing a hug was awaiting me in others arms. I have loved every minute of the last 5
months with this group. I have been
honored to listen, to comfort, to guide, and to sometimes rebuke, but always to
love…and so I savor the moments we have left together…
I am excited about the
future for this squad. I look forward to
hearing to stories of the next 6 months, when they step out on their own. I am expectant of what will come because I
know the identity of this group. They
are a generation of warriors. They are
Intercessors, encouragers, comforters, they are light in the darkness, they are
children of promise, they are David, Peter, Paul, Jacob, Moses, Rahab, Mary
Magdalene…Teacher, Pastor, Apostle, Prophet, and Evangelist. These 52 are the disciples Jesus loves; they
are pregnant with the promise of God’s Kingdom come. They will lose their lives to find it, they
will bring freedom to the captive, and they will be the voice to the
voiceless. Their shadows will bring
healing and their words life. They are
His beloved, His favorite! And so, I
savor the blessing it has been to be with them on this journey.
H squad,
in such a way that you collapse into His rest every night. Rely on the Father first, then on each
other. Prefer one another, pursue
community. Walk in the healing He has
already given and remember who He says you are.
Have tunnel vision, allow nothing to distract you. Be rather than do…and remember, like a tree
that moves when the wind blows, you functioning how He created you will bring
Glory to Him. Finish well my
friends…Savor this…
