It feels pretty funny writing a blog considering I haven’t written one since I started squad leading. Not because the Lord hasn’t done great things amongst the squad or in my life, but I guess I just couldn’t find a desire to sit down and explain the many things that have happened within these last 8 months. They have been the most stretching and rewarding months of my life. I’ve found myself fully enjoying this season, and quite honestly, at the very same time I have found myself asking the Lord to take this cup away from me. Now we’re entering our very last month, and I can’t believe how far the Lord has carried me. As I sit, I look back at the months behind us and can only point to the Lord for giving me the strength to finish our last few weeks here in eSwatini.
He has given me possibly the best young people to walk alongside with. Gap I has been a sign of God’s faithfulness and favor over my life. These people crave Jesus. They chase after Him even when it’s the last thing they want to do. They are givers of God’s light and love. They invite people in to sit amongst the table of Believers, and embrace people with such care. They have deeply understood my human capabilities and capacity to lead them, and have shown such grace and love towards me. They take ownership over their relationship with the Lord, and have fought to not lean on their own understanding or anyone else’s. They don’t depend on their leaders to initiate a conversation with the Lord, but instead, they stay having a continuous conversation with Him. They’re not perfect by any means, but they love Jesus. He has done mighty things through the lives of Gap I. They will forever be in my heart, and I am forever in their corner to remind them of how much they bring to the table and how much Jesus loves them. I will miss each and every one of them when we part, but I am thrilled to see each one of them walk out the rest of their lives towards wherever the Lord leads them.
On another note, come June 1, I will have officially be done actively partnering with Adventures in Missions. In many ways that frightens me, but I am also so excited to step into a new season. The opportunities that the Lord has led me to out of this season are not quite concrete at the moment, so I don’t have a big announcement or update to give for what might possibly be my last blog on this outlet. Just as I’ve said before, I know that God is asking me to take each day for what it is, and enjoy His presence. It’s not always the easiest thing to do, but there’s really nothing else I can do other than to trust that He has my life under control. Unless of course, sit in a state of worry and anxiety, but at least in this very moment I’ll pass on that. 🙂
Thank you for everyone who has followed my little journey with Adventures in Missions. It’s been the biggest adventure of my life thus far. It’s where the Lord transformed so much of me, and where I will continue to look back at in awe of Him and His faithfulness until I’m old and grey. Please continue to pray for me and Gap I as we finish up these last 5 weeks on the field. Emotions are high amongst us, as these last few weeks feel bittersweet. I hope to keep some of you updated on what the Lord has next for me out of this season soon.
All my love, Isabel.
