The Lord is so good.
He provides us with exactly what we need when we need it.
And He knew I needed a challenge. I have been learning a ton over the past few months and have grown in significant ways, but this past month I started to feel way too comfortable within this “race bubble”. It wasn’t something I disliked at first, I actually welcomed it. Comfort is something I always run to and rely on, as do most people.
But the Lord wasn’t about to let me get too comfortable in my last two months.
So He made me a team leader.
I know, right…talk about taking away my comfort.
The all-women’s team has been led by an amazing woman of the Lord, the beautiful whippersnapper Rachel Rittman, for the last 9 months. I have been so privileged to have had her as a leader and to have her as a friend. In the past month the Lord spoke a lot to Rach about various things, but it all led to her deciding that the Lord was telling her to step down as leader. Definitely read about her process here: www.rachelrittman.theworldrace.org.
I was approached by the squad leaders shortly after Rachel decided to officially step down, and asked if I would pray about leading the team for the final two months. Honestly, it was completely unexpected. I don’t typically see myself in leadership roles; I see myself more as a supporter. I like to be an aid to my teammates, loving them and supporting them as they grow in the Lord. As I was praying about what I was supposed to do, the Lord spoke to me a lot about how the two are meant to be interwoven. He spoke to me about servant leadership and the humility that is needed to step in this responsibility. He also told me that I needed a challenge and that this would provide an excellent way for me to grow 🙂. So I accepted.
I trust that the Lord will lead me in this role, every step of the way. He will provide me with the strength, humility, wisdom, discernment, patience, boldness and love that is needed. I trust Him.
I am so excited to lead my team of women into beautiful truths. I desire so strongly for us to grow together, as sisters, refining each other along the way. Luckily, I know the Lord desires the same.
Prayers as I enter this new role and season would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone, love you all.
