I’ve always heard the saying “A lot can change in a week.” But if I’m being honest, I’ve always been a little bit skeptical. I mean, it’s just one week. How much can actually change in that short amount of time? Maybe that’s why it’s been so hard for me to write this blog. For the crazy thing about World Race Training Camp is that so much does happen in one week. When people ask how it was, I don’t even know where to begin. All the events of the week just swirl around in my head and I end up sputtering out every single detail I can manage. It’s so hard for me to communicate all the craziness that took place when I feel like I haven’t even fully processed it myself. The best way I can try to summarize it for you is by simply using the word growth.
Growth in every single way imaginable.
I use this word because growth is never a walk in the park and is always so refreshing in the long run. In one week, me and 200+ World Racers were bonded together as we grew spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I got to experience the joy of honest and genuine community. I got to enjoy the struggles of bugs, ice cold bucket showers (in the dark i might add), and different sleeping situations (including a night on a cramped bus with 40 of my beautiful squadmates). But most importantly, I began to get to know the Lord in such a more personal and intimate way. I am amazed by the realization of how much he actually likes us and desires a personal relationship with each and everyone of us. I am just simply captivated by who God is and am hungry for more of him. This grows even more so knowing that all of this was just a glimpse. This past week was just a sliver of his love and power and there is so much more to him that I haven’t even begun to unravel.
So much can happen and change in one week because God can do immeasurably more than we can ever think of or ask for. I am so humbled and thankful for all the events that took place at World Race Training Camp. I am blessed with a wonderful squad, amazing team, and am so excited for what God has in store for all of us over the next 9 months. Thank you so much for every person who has helped get me where I am today because I know that I would not be here without each and every one of you.
