Head on Collision Pt #2

 
       Not even one week after the fatal car accident we ALL experienced, I have been fully restored and healed from all injuries as well as my teammates (JohnFrank and Austin). This of course was the biggest reality check I have EVER GONE THROUGH. Our lives are short and we are not in control.There are no plans we can make without God. I never though in my life that this would happen, especially on a our mission. Not many of you can see what events unfolded that night. And I would hope that nothing like this would ever happen to you or your loved ones.
 
       But this event gave me perspective. This crash gave me reason for some intense prayer time. This single event has had me internally processing for the last 7 days about my life now and before the race. Everything in my life has lead up to this point in time. It got me thinking about my life and my life before the race. My life before the race was less than glamourous. I was just like the Apostle Paul who considered himself the lowest of the low. My faith was not established in our ROCK that is Jesus. So my life up until this point has been a lot of change and process. Even just the short 6 months we have experienced so far has been MORE than a blessing.  The race 6 months in so far has played a big part in my daily walk and relationship with Jesus. But this race was intended for 11 months not 6.
 
       I find myself in a HEAD ON COLLISION with our Lord and he is telling me to fight and pray. He is telling me that even though I had to go through this experience to not lose sight of the prize that awaits in Heaven. And that Im in the perfect place for a time of nurturing and recovery. And that is what this past week has been. All morning long last Sunday I sat before our mountain/ river view backyard and reflected on my life before the race. If I would have to die now or go home from the race after July 1st would I have learned anything? If it would have been time for my name to be called to heaven would God say I used my time on the race wisely? Or if I don't make my next and final support deadline would I come home to my friends and family with a better reflection of Jesus?
 
       Then God hit me again with a big "KAPOW" and said "even thought this car accident happen to you don't make it seem about you!" Then he said "Tyler your not finished from the race yet because there is still so much more I have for you in the next 5 months. PLEASE HAVE FAITH AND TRUST!" God speaks to us in many ways but this time it hit hard. Just like a 2nd HEAD ON COLLISION! He is not finished with me yet, on the race or for the rest of my life. So I sit here on this mountain with Hope and Faith and Trust that…
 

    
1.) Before the race: All I knew was how to be a student of school; now l learn everything through our Lord who gives me strength!
 
2.) Before the race: I remember a longing to do more with my life; now I am longing to do more for our Lord!
 
3.) Before the race: I would sit at home watching miracles in movies; now I see miracles in my life happen daily!
 
4.) Before the race: I would search endlessly for affection and worth in people; now He is my worth and showers me with affection daily!
 
5.) Before the race: My faith was all talk with NO action; now the Lord takes action for his kingdom through me EVERY DAY!
 
6.) Before the race: I would seek to help only myself and only do what only benefitted me; now I try to prefer ALL others with selflessness!
 
7.) Before the race: I only knew of God's presence; now every morning I experience it personally!
 
8.) Before the race: I was quick to speak and quick to grow angry; now God lets me listen to His voice and call alone!
 
9.) Before the race: It was about my religion; now its about OUR RELATIONSHIP!
 
10.) Before the race: It was my way or the highway; now it is His will and His way ALWAYS!
 
11.) Before the race: Worship was a once a week thing; now its the way I live!
 
12.) Before the race: I lived alone with no dependence; now I live daily in community!
 
13.) Before the race: The Bible was a chore; now I can't function without getting into the word daily!
 
14.) Before the race: I was living like an orphan (no sense of love or belonging); now I have a heart of sonship!
 
15.) Before the race: I lived like just another sheep in our world; now the Lord has called me to be a Shepard and a LEADER!
 
16.) Before the race: I was a slave to my flesh and sin; NOW ALL CHAINS HAVE BEEN BROKEN!
 
17.) Before the race: I lived in shame; now God has called me to bring honor and glory to HIS NAME!
 
18.) Before the race: Breathing was nothing I thought about; now I breath in the Lord's Love and Forgiveness daily!
 
19.) Before the race: I was a blasphemer, persecutor; and insolent opponent; now I have received everlasting mercy!
 
20.) Before the race: No dreams inspired my daily walk; now my daily walk with Christ inspires my dreams!
 
21.) Before the race: Joy ended when I got tired or had a bad day; now my JOY IS ENDLESS IN JESUS!
 
22.) Before the race: My perspective of my life was clouded from satan's lies; NOW SATAN CAN SUCK IT!
 
23.) Before the race: I looked at people with disgust; now I see people through the eyes of Jesus!
 
24.) Before the race: I looked forward to serving the broken and lost; now I KNOW I AM JUST AS BROKEN AND LOST AS ALL WITHOUT JESUS!!!!!!!!
I picked 24 because my 24th Bday will be July 10th!!!Amen
 
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US FINANCIALLY AND PRAYERFULLY THROUGH OUR MISSION!!!
 
PLEASE HELP ME GET TO SOUTH AFRICA!!!
 
AND FINISH THE RACE!!!