So, it's official!! I'm a World Racer and can't wait to share my journey with you!
I first want to welcome my amazing family, they have been my rock and my support for as long as I've been alive. I know that its because of them that I am strong enough to do this. God has blessed me with y'all and I thank Him everyday for this 🙂
As I think about how this journey started I go back a few months to my trip to India. This mission trip, and the people I got to experience it with, really helped me see what life is really about and how God can truly be the center. God was able to shine His light through so many people on this trip; through Caleb and his staff at Harvest Ministries, through the children at Vijayalakshmi Memorial School, through the Southeast Christian team that traveled with me, through those that supported me both through prayers and financial support… it was inspiring. As I got back home, I found myself thinking again about Baptism, about the act of dying to myself and rising in Christ, how important it was for me to do this. Yes, I was baptized as a kid, but this time it was my decision. Fast forward to April 28th, and the greatest decision of my life. This was my outward expression to how God had changed my heart and how He continuously was working in me to make me more like Him.
Shortly after this (talk about a God wink), I talked to representative at Charles Schwab (Chad R.), where we spent most of our time discussing faith, how much we had in common and our desire to serve. THIS is where I first heard about the World Race, but it didn't end there. WR began to pop up all over… but at the time I was scheduled to go back to India. I began to pray, A LOT, to see what God had in store for me. Time and time again, WR kept appearing everywhere. And one night in June, I actually listened as God spoke to me!!! This, if you've experienced it, is the most amazing thing you will ever feel, even now as I think about it, my eyes start tearing up.
This video, this video…wow! I pray that it can impact you like it did me 🙂
Here I am, about to embark on something that excites me to my core. Its going to be such a change, but as we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, I will follow Him where He calls me. Josh Wilson (who I had the privilege to hear at SECC on the Third Day tour thanks to Courtney C.), puts it best in his song, "I Refuse."
Sometimes I
I just want to close my eyes
And act like everyone's alright
When I know they're not
This world needs God
But it's easier to stand and watch
I could say a prayer and just move on
Like nothing's wrong
But I refuse
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse
To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse
I can hear the least of these
Crying out so desperately
And I know we are the hands and feet
Of You, oh God
So, if You say move
It's time for me to follow through
And do what I was made to do
Show them who You are
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse
To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse
To stand and watch the weary and lost
Cry out for help
I refuse to turn my back
And try and act like all is well
I refuse to stay unchanged
To wait another day, to die to myself
I refuse to make one more excuse
'Cause I don't want to live like I don't care
I don't want to say another empty prayer
Oh, I refuse
To sit around and wait for someone else
To do what God has called me to do myself
Oh, I could choose
Not to move but I refuse
I refuse
I refuse
I am so thrilled to share this journey with y'all! God is good, all the time. And all the time, GOD IS GOOD!! (right little brother!?!?)
Happy to Serve,
Amy