This might be the hardest blog I have had to write yet….but after a long time thinking about it I finally have peace that it is the right and necessary thing to do.
The past 6 and a half months have been nothing short of wild for me. The World Race has changed me in a way that nothing else could have.
Seeing a new place every month is exhilarating.
(We might be seeing 11 countries but we are seeing some of the roughest parts of the countries. Right now we are in Cape Town; gorgeous yes. We go to the slums everyday and work with kids with urine soaked clothing and snot dried on their faces, yet I love them all the more.)
Working with new ministry contacts is rewarding.
(Partnering with people that have the same desire I have to see His Kingdom come is great, we lift each other up and encourage one other throughout the month. I hate saying good-bye but know that we will meet again in Eternity.)
Being immersed in a different culture every month is exciting.
(Trying to learn 7 different languages has been challenging. I can say “Please” and “Thank you.” and “Bathroom”. Remembering what is acceptable and unacceptable is a full time task. I might have some weird mannerism when I come home but trust that I am being polite in other cultures.)
Living on a tight budget and out of a backpack is exhausting.
(I absolutely dread getting dressed in the morning because out of the 20 lbs of clothing that I have, roughly 4 lbs of underwear, I run short on options. There are only so many ways you can wear one shirt and naked is not an option. What I have realized is that I can’t take it with me and I will be spending a lot more time in Eternity. With that stated, I might be building up shoes in Heaven instead of jewels in my crown. The Lord KNOWS me!)
In reality though it all started with a calling.
I was called and have a responsibility to answer. I now know what the 10/40 window looks like, and as I have blogged before, I have a responsibility for the souls that have not heard the name of Jesus. I believe I am fulfilling a part of that responsibility on the World Race.
Some are called to GO and some are called to SEND. I was called to GO and I here I am. Come the end of the month I might not be here anymore. My final support goal was July 1st and I came up $1900 short. Which means, I need $1900 to stay on the Race and finish the work that the Lord has put in front of me. I know that there is work to be done and I know that He will be faithful in supplying me with energy and love to continue. All I need now is the missing funds to finish the Race. If you feel like God is calling you to be a Answer click the “Support Me!” tab on the left! Honestly, any amount will help me stay out in the field and will be greatly appreciated!
