No Monkeying Around!

It has been an interesting journey to get here in Syracuse, Indiana. That’s right, I am now in Indiana. I had a wonderful 8 months on the World Race with my family, The N Squad. The main reason I am now back in the states is out of obedience to God. One of the ways it was clear I was to move on was that my support was not coming in, though I still need to raise a bit more so please don’t cancel any commitments you have made. Before I share with you part of my journey I want to say   for all your support. All of you just reading my blogs, those praying, and the many that finacially gave will share in the blessings from all the people I have had the chance to serve and love over these past 8 months. We changed the life of a young, blind girl in the Philippines, not just me, but we! We helped a town not have to worrry about being flooded the next time it rained and through that built a better relationship for those working to serve there fulltime. I could go on but no matter whether you know the details or not, you can be confident that you were part of God’s work across 8 nations this year!! Thank you for letting represent you this year for the Lord.

 

So now onto to sharing some of the path I walked to get to this place. This year I asked the Lord to teach me how

surrender all of me at the same time. God is faithful and so throughout the year He has asked me to surrender many things. Some harder than others. Over these past 8 months some of the things I surrendered are my family, my commputer, my need to be understood, acting like a victum, my need to be right, my future, and these are just some of them. As I process I am sure I will see more and I am excited to look more deeply into all God has done in me over these months. I know I have changed for the better and that I desire to continue each year.

In month 7 I was in Tanzania, Africa and God asked me if I would surrender the Race. This was something I was hoping He wouldn’t ask. That month I had to spend time trying to support raise by inviting others into this adventure and was anxious to get back into the ministry I was there to do. Through that process my heart had to begin to consider that possiblity of not going the full 11 months. I cringed at the thoght because I finish what I start and I signed up for the World Race and not Partially, but wholly. That was my pride coming through and something I will have to daily surrender. So through lots of prayer and counsel I asked for a deadline. I knew God woudl be faithful to answer and so He did on the 16th of August while I was in Uganda, Africa. I got to finish out Uganda and travel with my squad to Ireland for the Awakening. That was a conference bringing together all the racers on the feild, which was 5 squads. We had an amazing time worshiping together, playing games, having a dance off (N Squad Won!!), and soaking up great teachings. It was such a blessing to be there and a fitting finsih to this portion of my journey. I fly to the states on the 3rd of Sept. SO, NOW WHAT…

Though I can’t see what’s around the bend I am moving forward towards the SON and trust Him completely to lead me on. I will be praying, processing, and reseaching over the next couple weeks and excited to discover what my next step will be. Right now I am living in the basement of my best friend and her great family in Indiana. They are blessing me by allowing me to be here and provding for me for now. Please pray blessings over them for their hospitality towards me. Please also pray for direction, clarity, and guidence in moving forward into the journey God has prepared for me. I love you and say Thank you again for all your love. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer the best I can.

Don’t you worry about me, I am ready and at peace…

and I will SOAR….