Hey guys! I have another update for you all.
Over the last 2 or so weeks, I spent a lot of time in prayer as well as talking to mentors and world race friends. I have been praying for the Lord to close the door to this chapter of my life if it is not meant to be while trying to focus on seeking Him. The Lord has been so gracious to put people into my life that have helped guide me through this decision process. They also helped me realize I do not have to do this on my own nor am I meant to. So, after much prayer and talking through it, I believe the Lord has redirected me to another route!
I have officially been moved to route 2! This route will be going to Ethiopia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Guatemala. I am so thankful the Lord gave me clarity for this decision, and I feel very at peace with where He has placed me. It has been such a whirlwind of emotions the last few weeks, but ultimately it led me back to the lesson I have constantly been learning, which is to continue to be dependent solely on the Lord.
This process has been far from perfect, but I am grateful, nonetheless. I was put into my new group chat today with my new team and I am slowly connecting with my new team! They genuinely seem like the sweetest people and I am so excited to connect with them more.
Something God has done is shown me the reason for the long pruning season I experienced the last year. One of if not the hardest years of my life has grown me so much and I am now seeing the fruits of the pruning. It has been such a beautiful thing to see and has made me realize that the pruning I experienced last year was worth the trade off for the growth that has come with it. My relationship with Jesus has strengthened. My life is nowhere near perfect, but I have found an overwhelming peace in Jesus and have found joy despite any circumstances.
Praises: Clarity from the Lord, Guidance, connection with my new team, and for my sweet friend Kenzie who I was supposed to go on my original route with, but the Lord redirected us both in opposite directions. Genuinely so thankful for her and don’t know what I would do without her. We’re even making plans post world race :).
Prayer requests: Continuous unity and connection with my new team, advancements in fundraising (I am currently 46% fundraised, TYJ), Softened hearts for my team and I and the people we encounter, boldness and strength, and to walk out in faith.
2 Corinthians 5:6-7 “Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight.”
