In preparation for the World Race I heard a lot of people talk about how hard it is to be an introvert on the Race. They say it’s hard to find space and time to be alone and recharge. For those who know me you know I’m an extroverted extrovert! (No, I don’t know if that’s actually a thing.)
I love being around people! The more the merrier! And traveling the world, serving Jesus with 40 some people! Heck yes! In my mind living in community with all theses amazing people (aside from the occasional conflict) was going to be a piece of cake for extrovert Bre!
God sure has a funny way of humbling us sometimes. Around week 2 I felt as if I couldn’t even think straight anymore. I felt irritable about little things that otherwise would have never bothered me; I couldn’t focus on conversation, and not to mention sometimes I could barely keep my eyes open. Why you ask? Well that would be because I was getting practically no sleep! I was so excited to stay up late playing cards with friends and I was getting up early to have great conversation over coffee.
I’m learning to protect my rest and my time alone time with the Lord. God is so good to show me how much I need Him! I saw so clearly and in the most simply laid out way that who I am when I rest with the Lord is drastically different then on days that I don’t. Spending time with, loving on, and pouring into people is a beautiful thing. It is important, but it is not more important than my relationship with the Lord.
So for your listening pleasure, I have put together this little song about what it is like to be an extrovert on the World Race. I hope it brings you some joy. (Shout out to my awesome friend Paul for playing guitar on this)
Here are the lyrics:
Look at this squad, isn’t it neat
So many new men and women to meet
Wouldn’t you think I’m an extrovert, who has everything
Together all day, were working real hard
out in the sun and now we’re kinda charred
Looking around here you’d think
Sure, she should get some rest
But there’s people to talk with a-plenty
they’ve got movies and card games galore
Wait! It’s midnight already?
Ok
No big deal
I’ll just sleep in
Cause I wana be where the people are
I wana spend wana spend time with em
Stayin up late I don’t get any – what’s the word -sleep
Out where they talk out when they laugh Out where they play Dutch blitz all night long
rested and free
Wish I could be
an introvert
What would I give to spend a night asleep in my bed
I could sleep in but I think that they might go out for coffee
Bright and early in the morning they’ll be ready to go
And i wanna be with the people man
I wana spend wana spend time with em
Getting up early but at least there’s – what’s the word – caffeine
When will I learn?
I should slow down, Cause Im slowly Losing my sanity
Maybe One day I’ll be
rested and free
Like introverts
This is the greatest ever!! Also you have a great voice!!
That was amazing! I agree with Kaci, your voice is pretty great. That’s not an easy song to sing. I just listened to a podcast from Jonathan David & Melissa Helser (Leading from Overflow) that was a similar lesson. You might enjoy it.
Fabulous song there, Disney Princess!! You did always want to be one, now you pulled it off. Also, you sing like your dad, Sorry about that genetics thing. Also a good observation, we all have different challenges in guarding our relationship with God. The first step is really desiring it. Then we’ve got to figure it out.
Thanks for sharing this Bre! It is amazing how different and better our days go when we spend time alone with God! Keep learning and growing! U R making the Lord smile! Oh and yea you have an awesome voice!
Awh thanks so much! I will check that podcast out!
Lol thanks father
Yes! Wow thanks so much 🙂
WOW THIS IS SO RELATABLE!! I love this!