It may seem crazy, but it has taken me almost eight months
to realize that my life is awesome. As I was sitting on a porch overlooking the
Nile River, I became overwhelmed by all of the places God has taken me, and all
the places I have yet to go. In such a short time I have had a lifetime of
experiences, seen a lifetime of places, and met some of the most beautiful
souls in the world, and I have a little over three more months to go.
The longer I am on this trip, the more I desire to seek
more. I cannot grow complacent or be content with mediocrity. I am wrecked. The
ordinary is no longer enough. God has given me a passion to follow Him to the
dangerous places, to dive in deeper with Him and others. Christ does not call
us into a life that is safe. He calls me to lay down my life for Him and His
purposes. I can no longer fear rejection. I can no longer fear the places He is
calling me to go. I must follow Him with all of my heart. I must give Him my
whole life.
I am so thankful for the journey Christ has brought me on
this year. I cannot believe how many places He has allowed me to go, and how
many people He has used in my own life. However the adventure will not end when
I get home. No matter where I end up after the race, I know I cannot be
complacent. I must seek Him and run after Christ wherever He takes me.
