I just got back from a week in Gainesville, Georgia--the headquarters of AIM and the location of the latest World Race training. I had an amazing time being ministered to and ministering to the members of the AIM family. I also got to hang out with some great men of God--Seth Barnes, Michael Hindes, Michael Paschall, and others. While there, we planned and dreamed for G42 and the training center. But the best part was getting to know, train, and mentor the World Racers who will be setting off in January '09. I took the men of this Race--14 of them--on an intense hike through the North Georgia mountains, learning about covenant, brotherhood, and entering the spiritual battle...

The first thing we did was consecrate ourselves for battle. Just like Israel's warriors in biblical times, the men sanctified themselves for the upcoming battle. Symbolically, they washed their hands and feet in the cold waters of Anna Ruby Falls. But they also prayed with one another, asking for strength in the spiritual battle they were about to enter.