A passion for learning about new cultures.
A passion for the lost, poor, and lonely.
A passion for traveling.
All of these have led me to the World Race.
I have always had the desire to travel the world and to learn about different cultures around the world. Our world is so diverse yet I know so little about it. I have lived in a bubble my whole life and I am ready to break out of that bubble.
First, it was the bubble of a small Mennonite-based community. Next it was the Malone “bubble.” Now don’t get me wrong, this is NOT a bad thing. I don’t resent my parents for raising me in Holmes County and I don’t regret coming to Malone. I am VERY thankful that I had a safe place to grow up and a safe University to continue my education. I have been BLESSED beyond measure. I wouldn’t change anything about my life because honestly, it has been and still is a wonderful life filled with so many blessings.
But I am ready to break out of that bubble and become more aware of what is happening in this world. I am ready to make a difference even if it may be a small one. I am ready to give up my comfortable lifestyle and do what God has commanded me to do: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 26:19-20.
I want to see the world first-hand so I can know the real struggle that is going on and so I can share in that struggle and share the love of Christ and show people that not all is lost. God is real and I want people to know that. I want them to have that relationship with Him and to know that life can and will get better.
So when I came across the World Race website I was immediately hooked. I would read as many blogs as I could in my spare time; with each blog that I read, I became more and more intrigued. The stories that were told and the lives that were changed inspired me. I felt drawn to this amazing opportunity. So I prayed about it day after day. I talked with my parents and they had lots of questions but were supportive and told me that if this is what I want to do then I should go for it. Throughout the whole summer, I continued to feel as though this is where God wanted me next year. So I decided I would apply and see what happened.
So here I am, beginning the journey of a lifetime! I am excited, nervous, scared, and overwhelmed but I am also feeling very blessed. I have had so many people encouraging me and showing me support that I know I will not be alone in this process. God is faithful and he will provide.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
~Psalm 100:4-5
