Dear Future Racers,
Take a deep breath.
Some of you have three weeks until launch.
Some have 6 months.
Regardless, I know you’re mind is going crazy.
Just take a deep breath.
And chill.
Even if you tried to prepare yourself,
It’s impossible.
There is no way.
Don’t fret about being “spiritually prepared enough”
All the Lord cares about is that you’re willing to go.
Satan is most likely blowing 99% of you up saying
you are unworthy
because of that sin you can’t shake.
That you can’t preach because you have no experience.
That your team sucks compared to the
“ideal team” on the squad.
That you’re not spiritually intense enough.
That you are going to crash and burn month one.
That you’re not going to be accepted by those around you.
That you won’t be fully funded
and there’s no way there is one more person that is going to support you.
Don’t listen to him saying that you are
“running from your junk” and peacing out of the States.
Stop worrying that you’re going to forget something
or not have enough room in your pack.
Stop listening to the fact that “no one will accept you if they know what you’ve done”
Those are all freaking lies… so realize those are lies and get over it.
God might blow you up with funds in logical ways
but most likely in miraculous ways.
Keep being proactive in raising… but don’t get discouraged.
God uses the most screwed up janky people to take his word to the nations.
We know what it feels like to be in the pit and
in turn know the importance and urgency of the gospel.
in turn know the importance and urgency of the gospel.
Even if you are running like I was… God is going to blow you up anyway.
Stop worrying about your team.
Even if you fight and “hate” each other for 6 months…
you will peace out of the race with love for them that cannot even be put into words.
you will peace out of the race with love for them that cannot even be put into words.
Preaching is totally fine… don’t worry, God gives you exactly what to say.
You’ll find yourself sitting down after a 30 minute sermon being like
“what the hell did I just say.”
The Spirit moves regardless… all he needs is our flimsy little voices.
Even if you do “crash and burn” month one, it’s because he is sanctifying and remolding you.
Most of my squad crashed and burned month one.
It happens to the best of us.
I can guarantee you that no one cares about your past.
Don’t hold it in and let satan take advantage of your story.
blurt it all out and move on from it.
There are some that hold it in all year and never get true freedom from it and that’s miserable.
Legit no one cares about you’ve been through besides Satan.
The Lord cares because He’s obsessed with you.
He wants to use your past as a stepping stone to bust other people into the Kingdom!
He wants to use your past as a stepping stone to bust other people into the Kingdom!
It doesn’t make you gross or make you unacceptable.
Everyone has their sick past…so just get over yourself.
I beg the Lord for freedom among future racers.
It’s brilliant and so liberating.
It’s brilliant and so liberating.
It really is going to be the most psycho year of your life.
You will never be the same again… even if you try.
Get pumped. But a chill pumped.
Don’t try to plan how it’s going to go down because it will be the polar opposite.
You will sleep in your tent a few times. Not a ton.
You won’t be forced to eat those nasty bugs.. (If you’re a badass then you will choose to.)
Bring clothes that make you feel like yourself.
If you don’t like cargo pants then don’t bring them.
If you love your skinnies and converse…
Don’t try to be a cargo pants and keen outdoorsy person.
Be who you are.
If you have an iphone or ipod touch those are handy for the random check in with mom when there’s wifi for a little bit.
Become a journaler. It’s the best choice ever.
I recommend getting one of those little day planners with a few spaces to write in each day.
You can write things that you wouldn’t necessarily journal huge about but that will be fun to look back on… like…
“Today I slid down the Himalayas on my face.”
Or…
“Today I signed 462 autographs because I am white.”
Write down those little funny things.
Write down your grandmas and your best friends address…
You can send postcards for really cheapo.
What else.
Oh, you’ll find yourself wishing away the year.
Like…. “OMG ONLY 132 MORE DAYS!!”
Stop before you start.
Yeah your warm bed sounds way more comfortable than your sleeping bag but once you get into your bed your like, “why did I want this so bad.”
It’s really not physically hard at all.
I mean yeah… sometimes you’ll say,
“what on earth did I get myself into…” but then immediately you’ll look over
and realize there are 6 other crazies wondering the same thing and that eases your mind…
and you just laugh about it.
“what on earth did I get myself into…” but then immediately you’ll look over
and realize there are 6 other crazies wondering the same thing and that eases your mind…
and you just laugh about it.
If you don’t feel tight with the Lord and feel inadequate… tell Him.
Be like dude we’re in this together… help me.
and He will.
He’s not a scary guy.
He’s about to take you on the ride of your life.
You’ll love and understand Him on a whole new level after this year.
So, put your adventure pants on.
you’re prepared.
you’re worthy.
you’re called.
you’re prepared.
you’re worthy.
you’re called.
You got this.
Love,
Ruth.
