“Wait… Candy you’re doing what?”
That’s the response that I get when I tell people what I am doing. Depending on the person, shock, disbelief, bewilderment, or excitement have all been the emotions attached to those words above. And if I’m truly being honest this adventure took me by surprise as well. So much so in fact that I was nervous about posting my first blog for fear of how I would be perceived. But then I realized if my steps are being ordered by the Lord, the only thing people will see in my life is a reflection of God.
Soooo… I am 34, recently single, a college graduate, and an educator, that felt God calling her to take on the adventure of the World Race back in 2012. I fought it and ran unsuccessfully. God consistently pursued me. So here I am today taking time away from everything to answer his call.
You may be wondering what finally made me commit to this. The answer was simple. It was through much prayer. I asked my self a question. It was actually several questions that all started with the same 2 words. What if?
What if I miss this opportunity?
What if this chance passes me by?
What if this is connected to who God has called me to be?
What if I commit to God no matter what he asks of me?
And the last question was: Will I be able to live with myself if I don’t follow God?
After wrestling with these questions I knew my next move involved leaping into the arms of God and trusting him at his word. To love me, provide for me and protect me.
Today is September 12,2016, and I will be leaving for training camp in exactly 36 days.
That’s right a training camp where I will be living in my very own pitched tent, and out of my backpack. This is all in preparation for the journey ahead.
I will be launching in January of 2017, to 11 countries. Spending one month in each country from Central America to Asia. Admittedly though, I am most excited to revisit Ghana. I absolutely fell in love with this country when I did my first missionary trip.
As of now there are so many things that I have to do to prepare for this trip. One of the major things is raise money and prayer support.
Please, prayerfully consider making a financial contribution by clicking the donate tab. Also subscribe to my blog so that you can be apart of this journey. I will be posting videos and blogs while on the mission field.
Lastly but certainly not least. I will need a lot of prayer. So remember me as you spend your quiet time with God.
Resting in Him,
Candyea
