Lights.
That’s all I can see as the airplane pulls further and further away from Florida’s coast. I can’t help but stare. Those lights represent so much… familiarity, comfort, friends, family, etc.
A strange feeling washes over me as the lights are eventually swallowed up by the darkness now filling the window. Strange because I probably won’t see those lights again for one year. America my home just became America the distant.
A few days ago I landed in Atlanta, Georgia, reunited with my squad, settled into a hotel room, and enjoyed a wonderful few days of training. This was Adventures In Mission’s big send off for us. Over the course of those few days we were equipped, challenged, exhorted, prayed over, and reminded of Jesus’ commission. What an opportunity! A year of being encouraged by team mates, of sharing the Gospel in 11+ countries, of serving God’s amazing servants who have been on the field for many years, and a year of pursuing the Lord in relentless fashion. Wow!
GOD IS GOOD!
That’s all I can think about as I stare out of this window into blackness. God is such a good Father. What an incredible day in which we live to be able to take the Gospel anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. And what a God who brought in $18,200.00 in just over 4 months! What even!? Of course, I can’t forget the amazing people God has placed around me who made this whole mission possible.
Thank you for listening to the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your staggering generosity and excitement in what God is in my life and in ministries around the world. Thank you for listening to the Spirit because it is changing my life!
God has been and is continuing to confront my spiritual life each and every day in deeper ways than I have ever known. He is leading me into a relationship that is actually personal. One where He talks to me as opposed to me just talking to Him. A relationship where I am actually beginning to understand and connect with His Spirit daily as opposed to once every few months. A relationship where He just keeps pressing further and further into my space. So much so that it hurts and is scary because I haven’t experienced this vulnerability with God in a long time. It’s literally like He just won’t let me go. Wow! Thank you God for you relentless pursuit of Connor!
True, the first month of the World Race has officially begun. In an hour we will land in Medellin, Colombia where will the drive to San Pedro, Colombia. The race has begun but the Lord’s work is ongoing! Remember, you don’t have to leave America to experience more of God. You do however have to tear your walls down, let God out of the box you have Him in, and actually give Him a chance to speak to you… then you must obey.
Please obey. It is worth it.
I promise.
– Love Connor
Thank you so much for this Mama Starbuck! 🙂
Aw, it was AMAZING meeting you at launch as well! Thank you so much for your loving support! So glad to have you along on this journey!
Oh my, Robin! You and your husband were some of the BEST parts of launch for me! I am so glad God crossed our paths and that you are following my journey 🙂 It is truly so humbling and encouraging to have your support and wisdom along the way! Thank you so much!
Hey Brook’s mom :)! Thank you so much for these words and for the challenge to be expectant! So good! 🙂
Wow! This is so good! Missions is 100% everywhere we go and I know you’ll be an awesome light in their lives! Thank you so much for your prayers!
Love you so much Sue! Gonna miss you and your family this year! Thank you for your prayers!
Aw, thank you Jenny! You’re the best! Thanks for being so intentional with us and for being such an encouragement 🙂
Love you Hannah! Thanks for this 🙂 #babyheartsbackatya !!!
YESSSSS!!!
I love your heart Conner! No better place to be than in a close personal relationship with our Savior?? There’s so many of us that take that lightly and don’t strive for that earnestly! Thank you for the encouragement, it helps to keep us on track! God bless??????
Praying for your time in the Race, Connor! Yes God is Good, now & always. It was a joy to meet you at launch, look forward to reading your updates!
WOW Connor! So excited to go on this adventure with you! I hear your vulnerability in your words. He is in a relentless pursuit of you…nothing better than a personal relationship with Him! Be EXPECTANT! Praying for all of you always! Love you!
Missions really does overflow the heart with joy! I’ve really enjoyed following your updates. They are a challenge and a reminder that even as a teacher, my students are my mission field; they need to be shown how they can have that same joy.
Praying for you and your team as you’re in Columbia!
Loved reading ur thoughts as u head out. We r praying for u & ur group to b safe & reach many for Jesus!
Connor! This is such a beautiful blog! I loved reading about God not letting you go, and how its scary to let him in but so worth it. that is powerful, my friend! praying for you
Wow, Praise God for what he is doing in your life! I have been praying for you to be in tune with the spirit and have a deeper relationship with the spirit. It is only the beginning Con! Keep it up, you are doing great! #babyhearts
so worth it
Your post brought tears to my eyes just knowing being away from your comfort zone of friends and family. But I truly believe that God will give you all the comfort you will need until you return back home, Because of your willingness to leave and to serve Him!!! I love your Heart and Love for God!! Prayers for you and your team.. Much love to you !!
God bless you, Connor, as you embark on your race with total dependence on the Lord. I pray for you to put Christ first each and every day, and to lean into Him on those future days that may be more challenging for you. God Bless you as your serve Him daily and seek to honor Him in all you say, do, and think.
(Enjoyed meeting you and praying for you during Launch!)