So tomorrow we head to Tirana the capitol of Albania, then we are off to Macedonia. Albania was a unique and sometimes difficult month but my team grew because of it. I learned some difficult things about myself this month as well. I realized I had not been pursuing God a whole lot this month. In Thailand I feel like the growth and closeness with the Lord was exponential and I really wanted to carry that into this month. I’m not exactly sure why it didn’t happen this month, it just didn’t. I’ve felt distracted by several things this month including issues in ministry which caused some tension in the team. I should have gone to the Lord for all those things but for some reason I just didn’t. I’ve been distracted by other people, some things back home and honestly, just being lazy about making time for the Lord.
I’ve decided this month to stop drinking for the rest of the race. Alcohol was something I struggled with in years past and I’ve always thought it was fine to have a drink every now and then, which, for the most part is true. Oftentimes though I find myself wanting more after I have a drink and I don’t want to feel that. I find my mind going to places it shouldn’t even when I only have a drink or two. So from here on out I’m not going to drink any alchohol on the race. I dont like the fact that I didnt grow very much spiritually this month so I want to take steps to make sure next month is different. I’m going to put aside unnecessary things like alcohol and distractions in general and just focus on the Lord next month. I’m looking forward to reaching new heights with him! Please be praying for me and my team!
Be be blessed in Jesus mighty name!
-j
