January 6, 2014
This is my first blog and it is long overdue. But the good news is that I have a lot more to upload very soon, cause a lot has happened since leaving Texas to embark on a journey into the world of Latin America for eleven months.
It’s a new year with new adventures! I’m all packed (definitely overpacked) and somewhat prepared and I’m sure it will be an emotional coaster ride…cause it already has been.
The closer it got to launch, the more I started questioning myself, “what am I doing?” The more I found myself wishing for just a little more time with my family and friends
BUT The Lord also reminded me of my hearts desire, and I’m very thankful for His gentle reminders.
It’s easy for me to forget the past…mostly. I had forgot that the world race was an answered prayer, and I failed to recognize all the little details My Father orchestrated in order for me to actually get and then partake in this opportunity. How could I falter? Easily, that’s how.
Back in 2011, after I came back to the states from a study abroad program, I wanted nothing more than to pack my bags and go somewhere else. But it wasn’t the right timing, because it wasn’t the Lord’s timing. Timing is incredibly important. The Lord helped me to wait until finally my prayer was answered when I was accepted into the world race in February of 2013.
Psalm 37:4 “Take delight in The Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”
His promise was fulfilled!
I don’t make new year resolutions, but my desire or what I desperately crave is to go on a journey this year with Jesus! I wanna go deeper and learn more about my Father that loves His children! I want to know and I want to learn! I know you don’t have to necessarily travel all over the world to find Jesus. I know He is already with me. BUT I know I will be strengthened spiritually by this experience. This has been what has perpetually helped me to move forward into the World Race: The sweetness of knowing my Father. Knowing who He really is and not an image I have created in my mind or that other people have created in theirs. Truly seeking and knowing Jesus. And I’m sure in the seeking, The Lord will change me for the better I hope.
So here we go, The Lord and I and of course all of my wonderful teammates and squad mates…there’s so much life to live, multiple people to love, and so many adventures to be had!
Until the next adventure,
Teej
