The telling of our travel adventures will have to be told in a later blog, but get ready because oh the stories I will tell…
First let me say that this experience has been so heart-opening…mind opening as well but my heart has been touched in such an incredible way. Training camp was so much of the unexpected, so much change, so much vulnerability. We were pushed to grow, to humble ourselves, to be uncomfortable.
I have grown in ways I’m not sure I can even explain yet. I have learned that I am a blessed child of the Holy God, worthy to bring the message of Christ to the nations and in doing so will change lives. I know that I am completely forgiven and totally washed clean.
I learned that not showering for multiple days is both awesome and occasionally gross. But if you know me then you know that I’m not the biggest fan of the whole showering thing anyway, so yay for the no social obligations to shower, ha.
I have learned that I can still be a brat when I have to share things, even if it’s just in my head. I have learned that it is so important for me to learn that my voice doesn’t always need to be heard, and that it’s okay to talk to people without talking about myself or what I think about something. It’s good to be malleable (and quiet) sometimes.
I have learned that it’s not about what I think about other people as much as it is what God is using them to teach me and for me to teach them. Relationships are so important to the Kingdom, and God is so gracious in His gift of fellowship. Meeting, followed so soon by loving, my squadmates has been such fun. We have had to support, encourage,challenge, and pray over each other all week and that has been such a blessing. I can’t wait to get out on the field with these people, I know that God has fabulous things in store for us, even when they are difficult and heart breaking. I love love love Dub(W) squad!
So pretty much training camp has been the best and hardest thing I’ve done as of yet, filled with the Spirit and laughter. I am so in love with my Father God, so grateful for the Son, and so encouraged by the Spirit. I thank God for His faithfulness. He is Faithful. He is Faithful. He is Faithful.
And just for fun….I HAVE RESURRECTION IN MY VEINS!!!!!!!!
Love,
Lindsey (one of three on the squad…thanks moms)
