Wow, where do I even begin about month 10?? For starters, I’ve been around the world and back again! Maybe you’ve seen through social media that I have spent some of this month back in America?
This month included:
7 flights
35+ hours spent in airports
4 different country stops
12 days spent in America
3 trips to Chick-fil-A (honestly could’ve gone more but tried to have self control)
And met the 50 people I get to do life with this next year!
There is so much I could say about this month but here is just a quick glimpse into the last 27 days!
Back in March, I prayed long and hard about whether I should go to Gainesville, Georgia for training camp. And in April I felt the Lord telling me to go, and within two days of posting my decision to go the cost for my flight was fully covered! I don’t know how confirmation could get anymore clear than that.
But then we got to Rwanda at the beginning of this month and I LOVED it here. I was sad to leave the team I was with and miss out on getting to know our ministry hosts. However, I knew God had told me I needed to be at training camp so that’s where I went after 5 days in Rwanda.
I landed in America and to be honest it was weird. Within an hour of landing I was sitting in the original Chick-fil-A with Madie (my mentor/one of my favorite people that has led P Squad and will also be mentoring the next squad I am leading too)! I knew in my head this should feel normal, but I haven’t been to my Chick-fil-A, much less been around that many Americans in over 10 months so i kinda felt out of place…but still loved the food and company! Also, I had just been traveling for 2 days so I was already a little out of it! #jetlag
*The last paragraph was just to give you a little snapshot of what my first hour in America looked like. It doesn’t have much to do with the rest of the blog, but I went to Chick-fil-A and that seemed like an important piece of information to share with y’all lol*
My next two weeks in America were spent at training camp. Last August I went to training camp with P Squad, so this was my second time getting to experience it. It’s a time to get all the squads together to listen to teachings/sermons to help prepare us for the field while also doing team builders and squad activities to build up the community aspect before we all head into our countries. It’s honestly 10 intentional days of preparing your heart and starting to take steps to live life fully for God and not for yourself. Because as I’ve learned the past 10 months, He doesn’t have to use me but God still chooses me, and because he chooses me he constantly refines me. Though not always easy it’s so much freer and hopeful following His will than my own.
I wasn’t sure what to expect coming back to training camp, especially after being on the field, but I loved it so much-for 3 reasons…
1- I LOVE Gap W and their hearts for each other. They are a squad who seeks growth and chooses one another. I am so glad I got to be a part of the beginning of this journey with them and can’t wait to see what else is in store once we get on the field!
2- I LOVE Adventures in Missions/World Race. This organization is made up of people who truly love the Lord and seek to build up the kingdom and who also love to have fun while they’re at it! I’ve made some friends throughout this year with people who work there and also got to know new friends through the training team I was on for the two weeks and I just feel so blessed to get to be a part of this organization for another year!
3- I LOVE what the Lord showed me during this time; He reminded me in several ways and through others that he’s always going to fill me even when I’m walking into something that seems like too much. He showed me that in obedience he will give me my “daily bread.” And by that I mean I can trust that he will get me through each day even if in my own power it seems impossible. He will give me energy and strength even when I don’t feel rested. He will pour into me so that I can pour into others. And He’s holding me together even when I feel in pieces. There were lots of sweet moments, whether through pictures, worship, reading my bible or even through other people that the Lord kept showing me that He’s got me.
On the last night of training camp, the training team I was on sat down together and encouraged each other in how we saw characteristics of Jesus and/or highlighting strengths we saw in one another. I walked away from this time blown away. I know I have grown in the last 10 months but hearing what they saw me do well were a lot of the insecurities, doubts and fears I had entering the race back in October.
I was gifted with this opportunity to be back where I was 11 months ago and see just how far I have come. God brought me back to training camp to show me I’m not the same person I was and that I am able to do great things because of Him. Without him I wouldn’t be where I am. I know change like this is possible in America but I guess the Lord just needed to pull me away from all comforts so he could have my full attention. And to be honest I don’t ever want to live a life where he’s not the center of it.
I am excited to walk with Gap W through a journey of their own. I know I’ll always have more growing and learning to do myself, but to get to share what I’ve been given with this group feels like such a sweet gift. This month felt like a whirlwind and I honestly don’t know how I’m functioning but I wouldn’t trade it for the world! Now, it’s time for month 11!!
Life Updates/Prayer Requests:
- We are in the middle of our journey to our last month of the race, UGANDA! Currently I’m in Kampala and tomorrow we head to Lira so prayers for safe travels would be great! Also, that our squad stays present and makes the most of our last month!
- I land back in America on August 25th and will be home until September 7th. I hope to see a lot of familiar faces and get to really soak up my time at home!
- Gap W racers have 6 weeks between now and launch so if you could please pray for them-that their hearts are guarded against any stumbling blocks and that they keep their eyes on the Lord as they are home and prepare to leave in September.
- I’m still fundraising for my next 9 months on the race so prayers for support to come in would be greatly appreciated! Or if you would love to support me you can donate here on my blog or through Venmo (knbroome) or through PayPal (PayPal.me/KyndalBroome)
thanks! love y’all!
kyn
