For those of you that do not know me, my name is Carrie Morris. I am the Assistant Youth Minister at Highland Heights Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. I am also a Physical Therapy technician at a clinic in my city where I work with patients and make custom orthotics (inserts) for people. Finally, I am a full time student. I will be graduating in December with a Bachelors of Science degree in Christian Ministry! Yay!
God took hold of my life when I was a small child. I committed my life to him and trusted in him as my Savior. I was called into ministry when I was 16 years and began to pray that God would direct me into the ministry and the mission field, so that I would be in His will for my life. Last fall, I was praying about where and what I needed to do after I graduate in December of 2011 and God began to answer the prayers. I was at church one Sunday morning, after I had had a pretty hard week. I was in a spirit of fear that week. I had become very aware of my coming graduation, as well as, the possibility that I would be entering into the mission field very soon. I became very scared that I was not strong enough to enter into the mission field without a husband. I truly desire to be married one day. So, I kept telling myself that I needed to wait till I’m married before I follow God’s direction into the mission field.
However, God assured me of my strength that Sunday morning, though. He did this through two beautiful, young, single women. One had just recently got back from China where she was working with college students with Campus Crusade for Christ. She was also planning to return soon to continue to work as a missionary. She was a young single woman. The second was the granddaughter of one of my favorite older men in my church. This young lady had just returned from the World Race. I had never heard of the World Race and it immediately sparked my interest.
Even though I am not sure of where and when I will be entering into the mission field, I am stepping out in faith. My desire to be married and to do ministry with my husband ministry has not changed. However, I believe that this upcoming World Race mission trip is what God has next in line for me. I am going on the race completely relying on my faith that God will direct me. God has provided the way and he will direct my steps and show me His will for my life. Love you all. Thanks so much for keeping me in your prayers and please continue to do so this year and in the coming year.
