Wow, I have finally joined the world race family. I have waited so long for this journey and thought I was ready for this amazing life changing experience.
Wrong. I was not ready still not sure if I am or not, but here we are.
I got here on Saturday night after saying see ya in 9 MONTHS to my family, and bawling my eyes out the whole time. I pretty much proceeded to cry all night and most of the next morning. I was so confused why this was so hard and why God would call me to do something that I absolutely hated for 9 MONTHS. Today (wednesday) is the first day I have not cried, and only because I forced myself not to cry. So life has been pretty crazy but, God has been teaching me so much through this process and making me realize that I am not here for myself but for the Lord and to make his name known to all the nations.
My devotional one morning was called ready for battle, based on Ephesians 6:10-24. It talks about putting the armor of God and being strengthened by the Lord. In my devotional it talks about how Paul told the Ephesians to dress for battle because the battle is real and ongoing, and we have to be prepared for it. This battle is not any ordinary battle so we must be equipped with the best armor available.
“10 finally be strengthened by the Lord and His vast strength. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 This battle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.”
In my devotional it talks about how Paul told the Ephesians to dress for battle because the battle is real and ongoing, and we have to be prepared for it. This battle is not any ordinary battle so we must be equipped with the best armor possible. So even though I was not completely prepared for this battle, the Lord is working and preparing me for what is to come.
The last day I was at home my dad gave me a stuffed tiger and told me to fight like a tiger, no matter what comes my way. I did not realize how hard it would be to actually have to fight for the desire to be here and to walk in the way that He has called me. I know these next 9 months are not going to be easy but I know the Lord is on my side and although I definitely do not have it all figured out and I still want to go home some days, the Lord never promised me comfort or ease but he did promise that he would deliver me, protect me, and be with me in trouble (psalm 91:14-16)
Also because I know y’all wanted to see, here’s a picture of my tiger 🙂
Awww Alli, you got this!! Hurts my heart when you struggle!!?? I remember all too well when Madi went to boot camp!!
You will learn so much about yourself and about God!! So proud of you!!
Sooo proud of you ????
Love you! You got this!
YES ALLI! YOUR AWESOME! KEEP SAYING YES TO THE BATTLE! YOUR SO STRONG! love you huge
I’m sure it’s hard now but you will be so grateful that you are on this wonderful journey. So proud of you A!!
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love you!
thank you!
thank you love you!
love and miss you so much!
Alli!! I’m so proud of you. This takes courage and boldness and I see both of those things in you. You’ve been a huge encouragement to me already in you just being here and I’m excited to see more growth in you and through you!! Love you!!!!
Thinking ab you crying makes me want to cry! You’re so grounded in faith – I love your heart. Praying over your journey!
God is going to use you in a BIG way. Can’t wait to hear all about it!!! Praying for safe travels. Soo proud of you and your obedience to follow the calling The Lord has for your life.
I really needed to be reminded of this verse today! Thank you for your obedience!
So proud of you Alli! Praying for you and love you always ??
LOVE YOU!!!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you love y’all!
Awww Alli ????
i didnt get far in the read till you had me crying.
So proud of you and what you are doing.
Stay strong. You are covered in prayer.
As someone who has had the privilege of seeing you in the battle field, it is so evident the Lord has gifted you with a servants heart like no other I have seen. You are going to changes lives just as much as they are going to change yours. Looking back it will be the best decision you have ever made. Love you SO big.
ALLI !! YOU ARE A FIGHTER !! wow this is so evident in the way you walk and your desire for more of the Lord radiates through your every move! it’s an HONOR to know you !! proud of you!!