We are going into the sixth month of the race and homesickness has been a constant theme throughout most of the squad. I was reminded of a time at launch when they said that everyone would get a little or a lottle homesick and they suggested that we write down a letter to ourselves. I had completely forgotten about it until I was going through my notes one day and found it again. I decided that I would share it with you all, so this is what I wrote.
abba speaking to me – “remember this, you are more than the sum of your past mistakes & you’ve been remade. i have brought you out of this place of suffering and not fully surrendering your life to me and brought you alllll the way out here for a reason. it’s okay to miss your parents, your siblings, and all of your friends. it’s okay to miss familiar things like “the sip” and your bed and camp life. i know that it is hard to let them go and not think about it continuously, but it’s not okay to wallow in them and be upset for days, weeks or even months. it is not okay to distract yourself from your ministry because you got homesick. you need to keep your head up and remember that i am good and i have provided funds and resources and everything in between for you to be here today. you need to remember that this is also another way to minister back to people at home. you only get one chance to live today and you need to live it to the best of your ability. without me this would be impossible. i need you to sit with me and remember that i am the great i am and i have done all of this for you before you were even born. i love you and have planned this all for you. change your focus and know that there IS a reason that you are here. pray for it, seek me and go do.”
I hope you all have a wonderful day,
Liz
Prayer Requests:
Please pray fo the squad/team as we have people who have been going home due to medical reasons. One of them being our very own Sophie Ball (you can read more about it on her page and I HIGHLY suggest you go read it). Pray for comfort and understanding in all of us.
Prayer that I would continue to pursue an intimate relationship with God and choose into Him daily.
For all of us to be present here as we only have a few weeks left in India.
P.S. This blog was written awhile ago and I just didn’t have wifi when I wanted to post it and I am feeling much more present and feel almost little to no homesickness !!
