A place I never thought I would be.
Deep in my heart I know this is a place I never want to leave.
Even acknowledging that for people to read scares me. I said it out loud for the first time the other day and immediately wanted to take it back.
My heart feels so at peace in this role of discipling and sharing the love of the Lord with people from all over. My backpack is becoming more normal. The idea of possibly getting lice, sleeping on the floor, sweating for hours (or unexpectedly being freezing), not having conveniences, constant change…all the things I thought I was done with and didn’t want are beginning to feel more like what my heart beats for.
To experience launch (the few days of final preparation in Atlanta) before heading out for the World Race again was a gift. To be on the other side watching Y-Squad worship with their parents, unafraid of their parents thoughts of their children’s hands held high in praise of their Lord. To be on my knees praising Papa for this opportunity and gift to lead His children. To ask big things for these people, bigger than I knew to ask for for my World Race. Needless to say, I was in awe of the Lord and His power and goodness!
Then to hop on a plane with a new squad to head to their first country, Colombia. It didn’t even feel real! I couldn’t believe I was doing this again…I had to be crazy right?! Well turns out I might be, but in the best way possible. In a way that is logical, that makes complete sense because I am following the Lord. As I follow my King wherever He calls me I am in awe of His will for me and the lives of the people He places before me.
My first week on the field (round 2) I was in disbelief of the questions that these ladies were asking me. Questions I didn’t ask till month 2 or 3 of my race. As I reflected on my 11 months and thought about the 11 months Y-squad was about to have, I found myself overjoyed by the growth and intimacy this squad was going to walk in. The freedom they would find in their seeking.
I can’t believe the Lord invited me to lead this squad. I feel encouraged, unqualified, challenged but most of all completely dependent upon Him for guidance and wisdom.
Y-Squad thank you for allowing me the complete honor of leading you as I follow the Lord. I am so in love with who the Lord created each of you to be! You all are my prayers, big prayers! I can’t wait to journey with you these next 5 months and beyond. I am so amped for the plans the Lord has for you.
