At the beginning of a new year, I’m inevitability faced with reflections on the last year and thoughts on what is upcoming.
When I think of the last year, one of the things I’m reminded of is all the things that inspired and excited me. Things that, in part, sparked in me a passion to do the World Race. A lot of these things were common, exciting quotes posted on Pinterest, Instagram, blogs, whatever. Things such as, “be brave”, “don’t be afraid to fly”, “live wildly” and the list goes on. And I think these are all great things. They’ve encouraged me to do things that are scary or unknown or that are easier to leave to the side.
But, they’ve also been overwhelming. They’re hard ideas to start with. I’ve spent time mulling over what “be brave” even means. I’ve worn myself out. I’ve gotten tired just thinking about everything, before getting to the doing.
I’d like to start this year with smaller steps. I think big ideas are sometimes too big to start with. I’m realizing decisions are a lot smaller than I think. And right now, I’m learning to trust my heart to my Father, and then listening to what he says through that. I’m learning to rest and take time and linger.
And all of this will, in some part, prepare me for the World Race. Because I can’t prepare for the World Race without preparing to give my heart to my Father and without learning to trust him.
