Right before we left Argentina, we had two days of teachings and reflection time called Leadership Development Weekend (LDW). Several of my squamates led talks on topics like vulnerability, God’s grace, and many other deep topics. My favorite teaching was coincidentally led by my favorite person (or maybe not so coincidentally ;)) On the very last night in Argentina, RJ led our entire squad in writing an identity statement.
So often we get caught up in who the world tells us we should be or we listen to lies of the enemy. Our identity is found in our Creator, and we should only listen to who He says we are. Everything else is just a distraction and can be a hindrance to living out our purpose. I first completed this activity at a Revel retreat in Colorado, and was skeptical at first. “What do you mean God will tell me who I am? Like He will talk to me?” But after 10 minutes of listening to worship music and asking God to tell me who I am, I was sobbing and the words starting pouring onto the paper.
Since being on the World Race and in such a different stage of my life, I have written a new identity statement for this season. I shared this with my squad, and the promises within are my foundation for the rest of my time on the Race:
