It’s been a minute. It’s done. I’m back in America. The race isn’t completely finished yet, but my time serving God overseas has come to an end.
I miss them. I miss them a lot. Guatemala. South Africa. Ecuador. Really beautiful places. Really awesome cultures. Fun and fruitful ministries. Great relationships built. Life-changing growth and incredible encounters with God. The result? Hope. Healing. Freedom. Faith. Joy. True happiness. And all these were possible with one single decision.
“Yeah, I think want to do that.”
That decision brought me those things. That decision brought me to those places. That decision showed me who God really is. That decision changed my life.
And the fact that I’m just getting started, that God has even more planned for me, that the best is yet to come has me overflowing with hope and excitement. But like when all great things come to an end there’s always a bit of sadness, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have any. Yes, I’m sad it’s almost over. I’m sad I’m not in Guatemala, South Africa, or Ecuador anymore. Living overseas in different cultures is literally my favorite thing ever. But if there’s one thing that I’ve learned, it’s that scripture is a great tool for finding answers and needed information.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:4.
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” Hebrews 4:16.
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” Romans 8:18.
Like I said, Hope. Powerful stuff. That’s really all there is to say about that.
Now it’s time to reflect and prepare my mind for transitioning back home. This is the time to look back on the past nine months of my life. And you are all able to join me in this time of reflection. I’ll be posting blogs about my favorite memories/moments on the race.
One last thing I want to say is thank you. Thank you to everyone who supported me and prayed for me during these past nine months, I am forever grateful for you all. Thank you to my squad of brothers and sisters in Christ who are always there for me, it has been amazing to travel the world and serve alongside you all. Thank you to my team, El Perseguido, for being my brothers and showing me who men of God truly are. And last but not least, thank you to my family for standing alongside me and being there for me my whole life, I love you all a lot.
Caleb.
Caleb, Tears. It has been a joy and an honor and a delight to pray for you, to watch this journey from afar, to join (in the heavenly realm) what God has and is doing in and through each of you on Squad H. Although this transition is significant and this particular chapter comes to an end, you are right, you’re just getting started. You have a lifetime ahead of you “overflowing with hope and excitement.” I love your words, your outlook on the future! Your one single decision to join World Race has changed your trajectory, your heart for a lifetime. The results are truly beautiful to behold. Can’t wait to hear more stories/memories/moments. Praying for all of you this sweet week of debrief.
This is so good Caleb. I love you so much!