“You’re going to Nepal.”
Well, did not expect that one. As one of my squadmates put it, we on the Race are accustomed to the reality that 95% of our months are certain…but we live in the 5% of uncertainty. This past week, we as a squad have experienced that like never before. 10 days after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, P Squad is going to help with disaster relief. Our ministry contacts actually requested that we come to help. My first thoughts?
“Maybe you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this…”
“This is a privilege, Lauren.”
“I’m not worthy.”
All of the above are true. What is also true?
“All authority on heaven and earth has been given to us.”
“I am a co-heir with Christ. The greatest privilege.”
“But HE is worthy.”
The truth is this: I am completely unprepared on all fronts for this month. I’ve never witnessed something like this firsthand. I’ve handed out care packages…but not to people who have seen death and suffering to this extent. However, this is where Jesus shines through. When I am weak He makes me strong. I think of my friends back in the US who are from Nepal, have loved ones there. Why do I get to be the one to go? What about those who are more skilled? Who have experience? The Lord reminds me, “I have good works for you to do…prepared before the foundation of the world”.
Woah. Okay.
I have no fear. No anxiety. No worries. The only explanation? That God has appointed my squad, my team, and I for such a time as this. To be there. To be ready. To be the hands and feet of Jesus in an people’s time of greatest need.
What more could I ask for? We will be giving to others out of some deep suffering, as a squad, as teams, and as individuals. God was not surprised. He doesn’t get caught off guard. Esther made the most difficult request out of her own suffering. Forced marriage and news of her people’s imminent executions preceded her decision to risk her life.
Thankfully, God has given me six lovely new teammates to do life with for the next few months. Please pray for Team Fearless:
Lauryn Gondek
Eva Cranford
Jennie McMullin
Chelsea Winn
Hilary Hannigan
Melanie Wells
Me 🙂
God is drawing us into the waters where our feet WILL fail…but our faith WILL stand. I’m not worthy…but He is worthy!
