Hello everyone from Panama!
It’s been a while since I’ve updated you on the race. Last month we were in Jaco, Costa Rica where we partnered with an amazing ministry, called Oceans Edge. In a few short words it was a challenging, stretching, eye-opening, and beautiful month. We also had a squad debrief in San Jose, Costa Rica. We rested, refueled our spirit, and readjusted things that needed some work. We had some challenging conversations and teachings but we’re all coming out on the other end more in love with the Lord and ready to bring some Kingdom! After a rather short 15 hour travel day, we arrived in Boquete, Panama. Where my team and I are staying in a little home learning what ATL looks like.
What is ATL?! ATL is simply an abbreviation for Ask the Lord. That means we take our ministry, housing, transportation, and our life to the Lord and ask what our month looks like. While we are partnered with AIM and the World Race, they’ve entrusted us to take it to the Lord. While it seems kind of scary to not know everything, we’re holding onto the fact that He knows.
This isn’t a for sure, so take it with a grain of salt please! We’ve taken it to the Lord individually and as a group pieced the pieces together to come to the conclusion that we will spend some, if not all of the month, trekking through the mountains of Panama to both mountainous villages and national parks to meet tourists and natives who may be searching for some adventure and meaning in life.
We’ve also come to the conclusion that every day will look different and that’s okay! But we’re excited to what the Lord will teach us when we rely fully on Him with our lodging, finances, food, and anything extra that we may need (like coats (or at least warm clothes) if we indeed trek the tallest mountain in Panama). Please join us in praying for the things that we will need for basic needs this month.
This month is all about surrender too. We’ve been challenged to take it to the Lord about what He is asking us to surrender for the month that we are in Panama. So, without further ado, I will be surrendering my phone and kindle in my big pack with another team in Panama as we take off trekking. (Unless the Lord calls us to something different) this means we will also only have our small bags (with tents, clothes, and sleeping gear).
I’m so excited to see what comes of this month! Of surrendering and relying on God. It’s going to be challenging, but it will be full of growth! If you’d like to know more about my month you can follow my teammates, they have different and beautiful perspectives about what this month looks like already! Please go subscribe to their blogs as well!!
Www.heatherstokes.theworldrace.org
Www.mackenzieropka.theworldrace.org
Www.tessaleeder.theworldrace.org
Www.allimitchell.theworldrace.org
Www.brookeames.theworldrace.org
Www.laurenhigbee.theworldrace.org
Www.meredithseymour.theworldrace.org
Here is a picture of my beautiful Sista’s from the Mister that make up Deep Waters ??
Also, I only have 842$ left to fundraise for the race, and I am fully handing it over to the Lord this month. If you feel led to donate I would be so appreciative, love you all so much!
We are praying that God will show up in amazing ways as you pursue the people he places i front of you. Remember that we are always praying for you.
Stepping up the prayers and ATL for angels all around you and your sisters, discernment in His leading, manna when you need it, His eyes, His hands, His feet, His words when words are necessary and His peace that surpasses all human understanding. Ephesians 6:10 and beyond comes to mind each and every day daughter. Love you beyond words. Mom
Is there a second half to the picture behind you?!
Praying!
. We had some challenging conversations and teachings but we’re all coming out on the other end more in love with the Lord and ready to bring some Kingdom!
Keep running!
I love your heart for the Lord and how you show that in your blog! Stepping out in dropping your phone this month takes a lot! It’s a joy to watch you grow with the Lord and see how he is changing you into the women of God he wants you to be. Keep it up! I’m praying for you and your fundraising!
Thanks for the updates. Especially appreciated your one on Simpson Park. It is an amazing place that shapes lives.
Dwight