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Part Two: Our Journey Into The Forgotten Congo of Africa
Why Travel Is Important for the Christian Life: Gaining Perspective, Wisdom, and Relatability

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𝐌𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐁𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞

𝐌𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐁𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬

My mornings aren’t perfect, predictable, or aesthetic, and honestly, they never have been. My days shift constantly, schedules change, and I have very little control over what life brings once everyone is awake.

I love planning and organization, but my job isn’t to execute a flawless day; it’s to stay flexible and faithful in whatever the day holds. 🙌

That’s why my only true non-negotiable is waking up early enough to be with Jesus.

Right now, that looks like waking up at 6am. In seasons when I was in the thick of having babies, it was 5am. The time has changed over the years because life has changed, and that’s okay.

This isn’t about perfection, legalism, or following a rigid “quiet time” formula. It’s about prioritizing any intentional time with God before the noise, responsibilities, and needs of the day take over.

I’m not sharing this as a standard to measure yourself against or a rule to follow! I’m sharing it because starting the day with Jesus anchors me in truth, steadies my heart, and reminds me that I don’t have to control the day to walk faithfully through it.
And my encouragement to you…

If your schedule is unpredictable, your mornings feel chaotic, or your routine looks different in every season, you’re not failing. Faithfulness isn’t found in a perfect routine; it’s found in consistently choosing to make space for God, however small that space may be. 🧡

Even a few quiet moments with Him before the day begins can change everything.

Joy in the suffering. When we view suffering throu

Joy in the suffering. When we view suffering through a biblical lens, as an opportunity to grow in character, deepen our faith, and experience the steadfast love of God over our lives, we can choose joy even in the middle of trials.

Hard seasons don’t mean God is absent; often, they’re where spiritual growth, Christian maturity, and deeper trust in Him are formed.

If you’re walking through hardship right now, know this: joy isn’t the absence of pain; it’s confidence in who God is, even when life feels heavy. 🫶

You only fail if you quit. Tomorrow is a new day,

You only fail if you quit. Tomorrow is a new day, and quitting is not an option here. 💪

God’s mercies are new every morning, which means you always get another chance (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Fell off your health goals, fitness routine, or nutrition plan? That doesn’t mean you failed; it means you’re human. Get back up and keep going.

Consistency beats perfection. This is your chance to grow in perseverance 🫶 You got this!!

Walking by faith often feels like navigating a maz

Walking by faith often feels like navigating a maze. You pray, discern, and choose a path. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it leads to a “dead end”. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Faith doesn’t promise clarity or certainty; it requires trust when the outcome is unknown.

When you don’t know what’s coming next, you anchor yourself in what is known: who God is! His character doesn’t change even when the path does.

Moving forward in faith means trusting that you are loved, protected, and deeply cared for, even when you have to turn around and try again. 🧡 He uses everything for His glory.

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