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The Next Step: A Generation Awakened.

Since I have been home from the World Race many people have asked me, whats next? This year God has shown me that he is going to use me for greatness and that with him I can do things beyond myself. The World Race changed my life and I have been AWAKENED. I’m ready to bring that empowerment to America.
 
God has put a vision in my teammate, Amy McAllister, and my heart to go out into America and get a generation up off their feet. Our generation has been sleeping way to long. So with that said Amy and I are starting a traveling team to go around the U.S. and speak and churches and colleges. We hope to encourage, love, and empower people to not just be “Christian’s” but be radical for the Lord . We will be traveling to a new city every week and be leaving at the end of September. Below is a copy of my support letter.

 

My soul, my heart, and my spirit have BEEN AWAKENED! 

My faith has been TESTED and strengthened.

My comfort zones have been SHAKEN.

My heart has been BROKEN.

My human love has fallen short, as I’ve been filled with the LOVE OF JESUS.

My dreams have become more like the dreams of GOD.

My Vision is CLEARER.

My identity has been SECURED.

My message is STRONG…I have something to say and I am going to say it for the rest of my life.

 

These words are from my teammate, Katie Rowland, but they echo the exact words from my heart.  I have seen the Kingdom of God alive this year. I have seen the sick healed, the starving children fed, churches come alive, fires ignited, new identities brought to life by Christ, and a world desperately seeking something more. The most beautiful moment is looking into someone’s eyes when they realize that the ‘something more’ is Christ, and I know that their life will never be the same.

Many people have been asking, “What are your next plans?” I just laugh because God has spoken boldness over me and called me and my teammate, Amy McAllister, to a ministry that neither of us would have ever considered before the race. Our hearts are beating with a calling for our generation. We are starting a traveling team and going on a US tour to AWAKEN our generation! God has asked us to call them out of a comfortable, mediocre, and mundane existence and into a life that is fully alive in Christ. God has given us a story this year and it is our responsibility to tell the world. This isn’t just a trip talking about how God has awoken us; this is a MOVEMENT to awaken the sleepers of America!

Our ministry will be broken into three major areas as we travel. We will be reaching out to churches, universities, and one on one meeting’s with those interested. Our goal is to go wherever God opens doors and share His truth and our testimonies. I thought my backpack would have a chance to collect a little dust this year but God had other plans. Once again we will pack our bags, load the car, and hit the road starting in September and ending in April 2010, with a break during the holidays.

After a year like I just had, how can I not go and tell the world! God has opened my eyes and given me a glimpse of who He really is and what I saw only makes me hungry for more of His goodness. I want everyone to know that same goodness and desire more of it in their own lives. This year would not have happened without my supporters, financial and prayer partners. The investment you have made in my life was not just in my life, but also in the Kingdom all over the globe. So from the bottom of my fully restored and awakened heart, I thank you!

I am asking you to support me again. I would not be writing you if I did not value the relationship we already have.  Please consider continuing to be a part of that-through prayer, correspondence, and finances. My goal is to raise $8,500 to launch and go forth with this traveling team. The money will go towards travel costs, living expenses, ministry, etc. ,. 

If you feel called to support me you can do so online or request a support letter and I can mail it to you. Click on the Support Me tab to the left and it will walk you through the online donation process. If you want a support letter mailed to you clicked on the Contact Me  tab and you can send me your address for a copy.  All gifts are tax-deductible.

One year ago, I pictured myself returning from the race and stepping back into a steady career in America. Somewhere along the road I accepted that my plans are the ones that end up a bad decision and God’s plans are the ones that have exceeded my dreams. So I surrender my plans at the cross and step forward into a future that is led by my King. Kingdom work is the most important work we could invest our time in, that is why I am asking for your support both by prayer and financially. By allowing God to use you, you are not only investing in God’s family, but you are changing the world.

 
 

 If you are interested in partnering with Amy and I to cover us in pray as we travel email me at [email protected].  We will put you on a pray list and we will send you updates on how you can be praying for us and how we are doing. Also if you are interested in having us come speak at your church or hosting us in your home along our travels contact me as well. Amy and I would love to have you involved in our journey. I can’t wait to AWAKEN my generation for the Lord.