We have been in Chicago for the past few days with all of the other squads for Launch. At first I was a little frustrated to have three more days of training. I wanted to GO. I just wanted to get to Guatemala and start serving.
But then I thought about it a little more, and I realized that I needed launch. I needed to be reminded of everything I learned at training camp before leaving for the nations. I needed more time getting to know my team. I needed more time to learn. Now that we are leaving, I think that I probably could have benefitted from even more time.
But it's time to go. I'm sitting in Chicago waiting to board our flight to Miami, then to Guatemala. If there is one thing that Launch reminded me of, it would be that I'm exactly where the Lord wants me in my process. I may not feel prepared, and I may be slightly panicking about what I probably forgot. But I'm here, and whether I feel like it or not, I am ready. Because the Lord has been preparing me for this my whole life.
1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."
