It’s already halfway through May. Where has the time gone?
I have not written a blog yet, well until this one. I have hardly journaled this month too which is so not like me!
But this afternoon I’m sitting still in an air-conditioned cafe, eating a piece of chocolate cake. Can I get an Amen?
What?! Is Lyndsay really on the World Race?! Yes, yes I am. I’m just enjoying our day off of ministry. Thailand is way more westernized than I anticipated. And I’ll take that blessing. It’s a breath of fresh air in the humidity and heat.
This month has actually been very busy, challenging, and full of adventure. But before I get to that, let me rewind and update you about all of the changes.
Our month in Nepal ended with a few days in Kathmandu for debrief. During debrief our squad, all 47 of us, enjoyed a few days together as one big family. We got some rest, heard about each other’s month of ministry, and had amazing sessions of sermons and worship. Debrief really pumped us up for the next few months.
At debrief we had team changes and I was asked to be a team leader for this next season of World Race. I was completely shocked because I did not see this coming at all. It totally caught me by surprise. What was crazy was that God kept telling me that the next few months were going to be the hardest on the Race for me. Guess I got my answer as to why.
Eeeek I thought to myself. New responsibilities. Figuring out logistics when that’s not my strong suit. Now needing to pay attention when maybe before I would tune out :
I remember thinking to myself but I’m more of a servant than a leader!
But in my questioning, God encouraged me: just lead them closer to me, direct them to me, and keep your focus on me. Serve them with my heart and rely on me for your strength.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. -1 Peter 4:10-11
My plan? To lead as God has created me to. To love and listen with humility, grace, service, patience, understanding, prayer, challenging them to grow, and fighting for them.
This is a big season of growing for me. But this is where God wants me so I can better serve His Kingdom.
Overall this month is amazing. I love Thailand and our ministry. But at the same time it’s so challenging. Every night I am exhausted from a day of bike riding, ministry, and serving our team. I’m tired in this growing season of my life. It is a daily testing of my confidence and faith. I’m growing more in boldness and obedience which is what I’ve wanted. It’s not easy, but it is worth it because I’m learning to trust myself fully because I trust in God.
If I can lead each of my teammates closer to God than I’ve done all I need to do.
Meet team Ten:Sixteen!
Our team’s heart is focused on Matthew 10:16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. We are followers of Christ going out into the world to serve God. We are going to be wise and rise up against the lies of this world. But we will carry the peace and love of Christ to all we meet. Thank you Lord for our team. They are leading me closer to you every day and I pray that I may direct them to a greater relationship with you and that I may serve them with a Christ-like heart.
P.S. Next blog will be about our ministry in Thailand. For reals I promise 🙂
