this past month has been a little difficult.
It’s easy to pass off this last year of transformation as a
dream, and not take full responsibility and abide in obedience that is
required. Home reminds me a little bit of when we were in India (don’t freak
out all you Jan. Racers). Here’s why: India was delightfully difficult. The
circumstances made it very easy to “check out” and I found myself having to
find spiritual stimulation outside of my normal means. I remember expressing
this challenge in my prayer journal and distinctly hearing God say, “you are
blessed when you abide and obey.” And He was right (He has a tendency to do
that).
Being in India the month prior to SE Asia was a blessing. The Lord empowered
and equipped me for the darkness of Thailand, the difficulties in Vietnam, and
to encourage the Cambodians.
lie to myself and not whole heartedly pursue the Kingdom every day. I need to
be on my knees in desperation for Him to be my every bated breath and not to
‘settle’ by coming up with all kinds of excuses. I was listening to Nate Evan’s
radio interview the other day, and in it he mentioned how being on the race was
a direct result of his prayers in college. The same was with me. Even when I
was in Peru (prior to the World Race), I kept praying, “Lord, there has to be
more out there, and I want it…” I look back on how He has faithfully answered
those prayers and brought me to a place of deep intimacy with Him. I never want
to stop praying dangerously, and fail to lose sight of His Kingdom purposes.
continue to pray dangerously. Quit making excuses and ‘settle’ (I’m preaching
to myself here as well…) with anything less then Him fully. Let’s get calluses
on our knees and continue to abide in obedience and bring Kingdom!!!
