Typical

On Monday morning, I woke up like a typically do. Went to the chiropractor like a I typically do.  Arrived at work, put my things at my desk, shuffled down stairs to the water fountain, like a typically do. 

However, as I turned from the water fountain to join my coworkers for worship, I was stopped by our supervisor for the Passport Program. 

I currently am mobilizing two different teams going on Passport trips (Check out more about Passport here). The past few weeks have been full of preparation for getting visas, answering questions about packing, and praying over these participants.

However, when Hope stopped me, I wasn’t expecting what she asked…and it took my typical Monday morning to a whirlwind of [good] chaos. 

She asked if I would lead the trip to Ecuador for the first week (the trip leader’s brother is getting married the first week, so the team needed a leader those first few days). 

 

My initial reaction: WHAT? It’s 8:57 on Monday morning, this isn’t making sense…Then all the questions flooded my mind…What will I do about my weekend in NC? What do I pack? How can I do this? Am I ready to go back on the field?  

Packing is a struggle.

During worship, the Lord brought me to this simple question: Why not? Although I continued to question His provision and questioned my abilities to lead the team (even if it is for a few days).

 

So after worship, I approached Hope and said those two words: Why not?

 

This is where you find me. Tuesday evening: Starting to pack and gather my things for this trip. Asking the Lord to show me how to serve this team with love and humility. Still a little in shock and feeling all sorts of surreal feelings. But so excited to be blessed with this opportunity to spend some one on one time with participants who are about to embark on an amazing 3 month journey with the Lord and finding His Kingdom in a new community. 

I leave on Monday evening with my team (September 5th)…yes, less than a week away!!!!  

So here’s to typical days being disrupted by the Father. Here’s to typical days leading to chaotic days full of questions but resulting in surrendering to the Father with open hands. Here’s to typical days bringing the best surprises.

 

Prayers: 

1. I already feel myself leaning towards my old ways: Type-A, needing to know all the details (not that this is a bad thing), but it sometimes prohibits fun and relationships from being built (task-oriented versus relational-oriented). I need a good balance.

2. Remembering that I am not in charge or control…this is NOT based on my performance, just obedience.

3. For the team–there are 2 guys and 4 girls–and the team leader (Mark) 

4. Whatever else the Lord lays on your heart, I will receive it!!