When I signed up for the world race I wanted a dramatic change.
Looking back at my life in New York I’ve certainly gotten that, however I want more.
In Thailand I read about the instructions Jesus gave the disciples when sending them out… Such as the authority they had, even the things to pack. Since then it’s been on my heart to choose a month of my race, surrender and obey.
The truth is, although many of my comforts are gone ex: starbucks, family, wardrobe, great food…many of my comforts remain.
After the robbery I wondered why I was the only one in the group that lost a few unimportant items. After some time I noticed a few things after the robbery took place. Worries about material things crept in and many of my teammates told me they were struggling with being selfish.
I prayed about how to help them, and I realized that I want to be an example to my team and my squad.
Therefore this month I am choosing to not have my things. No computer, no iPod, no money, no books, and very few clothes.
I prayed and asked God for detailed instructions for this month…and this is my instructions:I budget aprox. $100 each month of personal money -Use this money to bless someone else.
Pack 3 teeshirts, 1 bathing suit, 2 tank tops, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of pants, 1 skirt, underwear, toothbrush, camera, bug spray, and a pair of sneakers
I was able to fit everything for this month into a small North face bookbag
Some may think this is a bit radical. I do not. We believe we need these things because we are taught that we do. After the robbery, I didn’t care about any of my possessions, I was glad to be alive! If this were a book, this is when the protagonist stepped into an inciting incident. Something that changes the character and puts them into the story.
Right now, I feel as if I am living
Life with a new set of eyes. Like a child I want to be completely dependent on my father.
Since beggining this month of surrender…I was able to go camping for 3 days on THE NILE RIVER!
My parents blessed me with a birthday present, and payed for me to go WHITE WATER RAFTING on Grade 5 Rapids down the Nile! http://adrift.ug
This was by far one of the most amazing things I have ever done with my life. ALSO, because of Gods instructions, I was able to use my $100 of personal money, and pay for one of the girls on my squad to come!
Please keep me in your prayers and I’ll be excited to share some stories in a month…see ya in Ireland!
*I still have $1,900 to raise in support…if you feel led, please join me in the amazing work God is doing around the world
