Being trusting in the Lord and having faith have not always been my strong suits. I would say that up until giving my notice at my job last October, I really didn’t have faith, even when I claimed that I did. It’s hard to say that, but it’s the truth. I continued to rob myself of the joys of life by constantly worrying about what was next or what my next move should be. I completely trusted God that day and haven’t looked back since. I know that He will not let me fail and will be there to pick me up if I fall.
After signing up for the World Race and getting that confirmation call that I had been committed, my faith only grew stronger. I knew that this was exactly what God wanted for me and for once in my life, I didn’t feel the need to worry or be anxious about the future. We are reading a book in our team study group right now by the founder of Adventures in Missions, Seth Barnes, called “Kingdom Journeys”. We are only on the first few chapters but already I feel that word “faith” creeping back in. Our “kingdom journey” is the physical and spiritual journey that we embark on during the World Race. It takes a giant step of faith to leave everything behind to go on this journey and open our hearts to whatever God has in store for us. By doing this, we are giving ourselves the opportunity for God to work in us and through us. This journey will bring more love and appreciation for the things/people in my life than I could ever have by worrying myself on a daily basis. By having faith, I have allowed myself to receive the blessings that God has provided for me and to be the blessing to all the nations that need their faith in Him restored.
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” – Hebrews 11:6
A lot of people ask me how will I raise all the money for my trip in time to leave in October. Sometimes I start to freak out too even though I have told myself to have faith. I am not doing my part if I do not have faith! I quickly catch myself and remember, God is right here with me every step of the way. He has already made it possible for me, and I just have to trust him to see that. Have Faith!
