One of the most beautiful nights I’ve had here in Guatemala was a cold Sunday night sitting under the stars. I was on a blanket surrounded by some of my best friends with “Catching Fire” playing in the background of my comments. With Chikys in hand and hearts full, we decided to call our selves the “Chiky Gang”. It was just one of those pure and content moments where everything feels right. For those wondering why the name “Chiky Gang” or what Chikys even are, let me enlighten you.
I’ve tried some pretty good food since being in Guatemala, but nothing has stolen my heart or taste buds like Chikys. In my opinion it’s the delicacy- the crowning jewel of cookies. You can ask any of my teammates or anyone else that knows me and they’ll confirm my obsession. I can take down 72 of the cookies in two days and that’s with self control. At 14q, the tienda is basically giving them to me for free. They are thin wafer cookies with a chocolate coating on one side (Bonus- they come with stickers!). From the moment I wake up to every moment in between the day, I crave these cookies and I am constantly thinking about them.
The Lord really can speak through the simplest things and as I ate my latest pack of Chikys, I had a revelation. Why am I not craving the Lord as much as I crave these earthly cookies? The cookies bring instant satisfaction, but not too long after I need more. I want to crave the Lord and his presence as much as I crave a little pack of Chikys for her is the eternal satisfaction. My body was quickly trained to love and need Chikys and through spiritual discipline, I want my heart to be trained to love the Lord, his word, and his people just as much.
This is not a goal that has an end, for we are constantly learning to grow and love better. I think I thought I had found the sweet spot; the end. The Race has been teaching me that you can always grow more intimate and continually grow in a life centered on the Lord. Now I’m learning what it looks like to crave the Lord again and to see him in every little part of my life.
Thanks Chickys, Thanks God.
