You've never make it to the great unknown til you
Keep you eyes open, my love
Show me your fire, show me your heart
You know I'll never let you fall apart if you
Keep your eyes open, my love
Ever since this incredible Needtobreathe song came out months ago, it has always been one of favorites. I always imagine it as God whispering His soveriegnty to me. That in this time that is absolutely full of uncertainty, that He holds my "great unknown". I love the promise that says "You know I'll never let you fall apart". I could so easily fall apart right now. Through the hustle and bustle of getting shots, buying all the things I'm waited til the last minute to buy, and saying good byes, I'm so desparately wanting to give up and stay right where I am.
I know I would live a perfectly good life without going ont the World Race. I would probably start teaching and fall in love with my wonderful students. I would probably get married to an amazing Jesus-loving man, have precious children and be happy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this scenario and would love if God blesses me with all of these in the future!
But I know that in the back of my mind, I would always wonder what could have happened if had let my fears and insecurities take a back seat to who God is and His incredible promises. I would always wonder what I missed out on and what it could have meant for my life if I had gone on the World Race.
So, as I look at the date saying June 28th and process that I will be leaving everyone and and everything I love in just 4 days, I know that God has the most incredible things in store. It's going to be messy and it's going to be the hardest thing I've ever done, but it will be worth it. I will forever be able to look at my time right after college and know that I took this time to step far away from my comforts and step into the only comfort that really matters. The comfort of my Father.
"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think." Ephesians 3:20
This promise is not just true for me, but for every single one of us who have surrendered our lives to Christ. There are many people who live pretty good lives just living on the outskirts of their faith and never truly following Christ. But you are called to so much more than you can even ask or think because of the incredible power of the Holy Spirit within you. Isn't that amazing to think about? And you don't have to be in Asia, Africa, or Europe to live a life that is greater than you could ever imagine. The Lord has promised us these amazing things and He wants to do so many world changing things through you! Things your mind can't even imagine!
As I step into the World Race full of fears, insecurites, anxiety and anxiousness, I trust the One who has called me. I trust that the entire world is His, not just America. I trust that I am His daughter and He loves me and wants better for me than I could ever even imagine. I am going to step into this journey with the lyrics of this amazing Needtobreathe song as my anthem. I'm going to keep my eyes open to all that God is and all He has in store. I will keep my eyes open to the little and big miracles He places in my life and the little ways He shows how He is right beside me and knows exactly what I need. I will keep my eyes open to what He wants me to do and that I can't do any of it without Him. I will keep my eyes open to God's faithfulness, love, beauty, and grace.
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Your prayers during this time would be greatly appreciated! Please pray for peace as my squad and I finish up the last minute details and say goodbyes. Pray for God to glorified during this time! Pray for the hearts that we will encounter and that they will be open to the Gospel. Pray for my team that we will be honest with each other and be united as the body of Christ.
