It is week three since I left my home, and to be honest I have slowly begun to miss the things of my past. I miss my lifestyle, my friends, but most of all the places where I felt safe. Those places I could go to escape from the reality of life or even my relationship with God. This new life of mine is beautiful, but it is the hardest thing I have ever done.
This year will not be put to waste though. Piece by piece I abandon my past so that I can fully dig into the present. I am all for being completely pushed out of my comfort zone, but I would be lying if I said it is all fun and games. The truth is it is hard to trust God even when you are half away across the world.
Here is the thing though: when I FULLY press into the Spirit and all He has for me everything becomes suddenly clear. Without the distractions my eyes become much more aware of the startling simplicity of life. It is not some complex puzzle that so many people try to make it out to be. Beyond all the confusion sits God with His arms open.
At home I searched in thing after thing to find this same comfort. I looked to technology, to other people, and to the comforts that surrounded me rather then directing my eyes to the One calling my name. He is there. He wants to love you. I urge you whether you are overseas or in the States to step out of your comfort zone. I promise no matter your past or present that Jesus is there.
As for my World Race journey….we are preparing to leave India in a couple short days. It is not going to be easy, as this ministry has been an incredible blessing to my squad and I. They will surely always hold a special place in our hearts.
This Monday we travel as a squad to spend another month all together in Kathmandu, Nepal. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. There is lots of sickness that has been going around our squad. Please pray for health as we prepare to travel again.
