The day began by choosing a log. On the log we were instructed to write down the things that have been gripping up, the things that have become obstacles for us, the things we needed to surrender in order for the Lord to do the work He has called us to do this next year. We were then sent on a hike while carrying the log. At first it was okay … walking down the trail, enjoying the scenery, still carrying the log. As I began to walk uphill I noticed how annoying it was to carry the log. I noticed how heavy it was, how it was weighing me down. The hike was about 2 and a half hours. Was I really ready to give up the log? Was I really ready to surrender the burden? When I surrendered the log for my hands grip something happened in my heart. The grip my heart had on the burdens I was carrying was also surrendered.
Here we are … day 6 of training camp. Upon arriving at the Atlanta airport I spotted a large group of young people … my first thought was, “Well, this could be the group of World Racers I’m supposed to meet up with” … it was confirmed that this indeed was the group when I saw all the backpacks and gear … dead giveaway. What a sight!
Training camp has been the springboard for the next year. Our schedule has been jam packed … too many things to tell you in this small blog, but the most impacting moment thus far has been “the surrender walk.”
After giving up the log, my hands were still clawed around where the log was … for 2 and a half hours my hand was gripping this log, now that it was gone my hand was still searching for something to hold on to. It was such an analogy of how the Lord was working in my heart. My heart had surrendered things and was now looking for something to hold onto. My empty heart was searching for something to hold on to. It was as if the Lord was taking my empty hand and heart and leading me in a new way. No longer do I have to go back to the way things were … I surrender all!
