12 days.
I’ve gotten a lot of “are you prepared?” questions lately. Hmmm.. am I prepared?
Honestly – I only have a hammock, mosquito net, and playing cards but yes I am so ready!
If you know me, I tend to stress out about not being prepared for something like a test or job interview. I’d study study study until I could not fit any more knowledge in my brain. But this mission is different. “I have 12 days and I don’t have my backpack yet!” doesn’t quite stress me out like it tried to when I had more time to get my equipment.
The Lord has done a wonderful job at calming my nerves because He knows I’m ready. Which let me tell ya, that is the most relieving thing ever.
There comes a point in your relationship with Jesus where you have to take some time to slow down and just listen to what He is telling you. He’s saying… I love you. I forgive you. Welcome home. You’ve got this. One day at a time. YOU are a daughter of the King. This is where I want you.
And I sure do feel like he wants me going on the World Race.
I know for a fact that the Lord will provide the perfect materials I need in preparation for the physical aspect of the World Race.
But as for the emotional and spiritual aspect – I might want to bring home 10 kids from each country but I couldn’t be any more prepared to have my heart and eyes opened to the most amazing things our Heavenly Father is doing in those countries. To experience the love and joy he brings to others with the hardest lives and obstacles to overcome. To live simply for Him, and for those around us who still grow to care about you through a language barrier.
Because we all know, a language barrier is nothing compared to the love of God and a simple hug.
Sincerely,
Stef
