“So, what’s next?”
I’ve been home a little over a week now, and already I’m being asked that question.
When Racers first come off the field, the general reaction to that question probably mimics symptoms of a Stroke…don’t be alarmed. I’ve been assured this is NORMAL for the time being. Lol.
So for all of you curious cats, here’s what’s next for me (drum role please…)
I HAVE NO IDEA, ha.
I’m bout to get real with y’all.
I knew that after an amazing life-changing year abroad, re-entry to life in the states wouldn’t be easy. But I didn’t realize how much of an adjustment it really is going to be…and I certainly didn’t realize how much time it will probably take to readjust.
I am a walking dichotomy…
Happy to be home, but so sad to leave my World Race family.
Overjoyed at what the Lord has done this year, but overwhelmed by
trying to fit back into American culture.
Excited to share my stories and experiences, but most of the time I’m just speechless
because I don’t know where to even begin.
So alive because of Jesus and His love for me, and yet SO tired I can’t even think straight.
The list goes on and on.
I mean I knew I was tired, but I guess I didn’t realize how tired I really am.
My body & mind are very VERY exhausted.
Even in the midst of all of these back and forth emotions, it’s still very easy to get caught up in trying to figure out what’s next on this beautiful journey Jesus has me on. But all I keep hearing from Him right now is:
“Just rest.”
Jesus and my jet-lagged body are telling me to rest, but my old prideful nature wants to speak up and make me feel lazy or like I’m going to miss out on whatever He has for me if I don’t get up and “do” something.
But I know I have to be obedient. I need to just be still and rest.
Now I’m about to get even more real with y’all (and this is very hard for me to do)….
I need your help.
I need for a few people to help me
by committing to be a monthly financial supporter to me this summer
while I am recuperating and figuring out what the Lord has next for me.
It’s one thing to ask for financial support when I’m out on the field actually doing something, but it’s very humbling to have to ask for support now that I’m home…doing nothing.
My pride wants to jump up and get a part-time job or something right away and support myself. But the Lord is saying no. The Lord is telling me to rest.
(And let’s be real… I currently can’t even THINK about walking into the grocery store without getting overwhelmed. And the other day I stared at my closet for a solid 10 minutes unable to make a decision about what to wear because there’s just SO many choices. I should maybe try to conquer my tshirt drawer before trying to be someone’s employee, ha!).
The Lord taught me a huge lesson this year while on the World Race about not finding my worth in what I can “do.”
I laid down that “works” mentality and it would be silly now to pick it back up just because I’m back on American soil. There is such profound fullness to be found when we take time to rest in Him and trust Him.
His word also says, “you have not because you ask not….”
So I’m here being honest about where I’m at, and I’m asking for your help.
I’m asking you to pray, and if you feel led to financially support me during this season of rest, I would be so so grateful.
If 10 people could commit to $20 dollars a month this summer, I would be so blessed.
If you can help with this at all, all the giving info is posted at the bottom of this page.
There aren’t even words to say how thankful i am to have had your support for past 11 months. You made the World Race possible for me, and I am forever grateful. Seriously I feel so blessed knowing that I have such a strong ARMY of people alongside me. Now that I’m home, I plan on writing out some of my favorite stories from the Race in order to show you the beautiful works Jesus did through YOU this year. I love you all.
THANK YOU
— Jordo
Giving info:
Make Checks payable to: Jordan Gillespie
Mail Cash or Checks to:
309 Kennedy Drive
White House, TN 37188
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