Warriors of Light.
The team of 7 women I was placed on during training camp–the team of 7 women I had the honor of leading for the past 3 months.
It is the community God provided me with that broke down walls, spoke truth into my life, and transformed my idea of women working together in ministry.
We laughed at our mistakes, built one another up in Christ, got on each other’s nerves, gave grace to one another in all circumstances, loved the poor together, and prayed like no other.
We called ourselves prayer warriors, stayed up til the wee hours of the morning laughing at the strange noises our teammates would make, and eventually became a family.
Each woman is such a beautiful testimony of God’s adoration for us. They radiate the love and joy of Christ in every simple step they take. Their words are laced with grace and truth that calls one another to be who Christ has called us to be.
I could use a billion words to describe and express my adoration for this team, and it still wouldn’t be enough.
I love these women, and expected that we would be a team until the end of the race.
Key word there: expected.
This is something God has been stripping me of since training camp–getting rid of my expectations.
God has a different plan for me. A plan I NEVER expected. A plan that I am still trying to comprehend.
I came on the race expecting to never have to worry about team changes, leading others, or anything else that would make me uncomfortable. I was ready to love those orphans and take care of those precious widows. This was going to be MY race, plain and simple. Things were going to be smooth sailing, and growth would happen on my clock.
False.
God is continuing to teach me that this is not my race. God has called me here for his purposes and not my own, regardless of how that looks. Whether that is leading Warriors of Light, being a team member, loving orphans or…
Squad leading.
Boom.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares The Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
As a squad leader, Jeffrey, Kevin, Avery and I will be pouring our love into the squad, believing in each of them, fighting for them, and serving them in any and every way possible(wise words from a past squad leader). Please be praying for the four of us as we step into this new position and begin learning how to live and serve in community with one another while leading ou(R) squad. This is a scary step, but our God is so great and so good and never fails to provide.
Be looking out for part two as I begin this crazy adventure with my new team!
