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Miriam Beard
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.
St. Augustine
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Mark Twain
So I am just a couple weeks out from training camp, and I can feel the excitement rising within our teams blogs post and facebook comments! I myself am getting excited too! These pictures here and these quotes are doing a lot of good for my heart; prepping me for adventure. Leaving the known for the unknown, venturing out on a pilgrimage of my heart.
A lot has been happening over the past few weeks, and the Lord has been so faithful and kind to really bless my heart lately.
I have been "under the weather" for about a week now sick with some type of cold, and honestly I think it's just my body's way of telling me to SLOW DOWN! lol I got sick and had no choice but to rest.. It's in those times you really get to experience the Lord. Uninhibited by a schedule or deadline. I experienced beautiful moments with the Lord this week.
So with being sick I found myself having to wait. Slow down and rest. Often times fundraising for the WR seems like a 3rd job, and it also feels pretty hopeless at times when you try an try to get more monthly sponsors but no one responds..grr.. lol Finally I decided to talk the Lord about it. I'm stubborn- it's a quality trait we're working on and it's one that is in constant process.. lol I have been so encouraged through these past few weeks in just letting the Lord do this.
I CANNOT GET TO THE WORLD RACE ON MY OWN! That is a statement that has been settling in, and has actually brought me great peace and comfort. It's true I can't do it. If it were up to me, I probably wouldn't make it. It's a good thing that I love His leadership. He is my leader, and my provider.
Philippians 4:19-And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 1:4-And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.
Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
See I was tired, weary and broken. Plain and simple I just needed rest. That is exactly what the Lord gave me. I now find myself just settling into what God is doing. I am listening to His great leadership, and I am following closely. I am training myself to not worry about tomorrow. I am learning to live in the present, and learning this is waayyy bigger than me, and it's out of my control. I really have a problem with not being in control with things in my life. So the Lord is really teaching me a lot right now, and He is making me brave. He is teaching my heart courage.
So.. here's to bravery and courage, and adventure...
A little PS for you guys- Wonderful news to tell all of you - I just had a interview with Natalie from Thomasville Times Enterprise this morning. If you peeps read the paper get a copy tomorrow 'cause I'm in it! =) I had a wonderful interview with her and talking about it just got me really excited! Deadlines are coming up quick, and I still need a lot of support, but fundraising is really going good right now! I will be out and about raising support and awareness. And I will share how much has come in as soon as the account is updated! Please share this with friends! Thank you for all your prayers, love, and support!
'Till next time
Live A Great Story
~Devin
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