It has been almost two months since I accepted the invitation to do the World Race so I figured I should probably post something. I have decided to share a little bit about how I came to be on this journey.
Back in mid April of 2015 I first was introduced to the World Race through a friend in my small group who was supporting a current racer. I initially wrote it off, but decided to investigate it further. As I read about the Race my heart leapt with in me.
Only a week prior I had been talking with my Mom about feeling so unsettled in my life. It seemed I was floating from one place to the next continually searching for purpose and passion. As I read about the World Race a spark of passion was lit, this was something I wanted to do.
Of course as the “good” Christian thing to do I decided to pray about it. After some time of not really hearing anything I decided to simply apply and see what happened. In mid July I was accepted. I was excited to be accepted, but still uncertain if this was right. I committed the following week to pray more and asked many close friends and family to also pray. I really wanted to hear God speak to me and affirm this was the right thing to do. Instead of making things clear, the water was muddled when I was presented with another opportunity that I was also interested in pursuing.
In the end I never heard a voice from heaven or even a clear feeling in my gut. I simply decided this is what I wanted to do. Honestly there are days I doubt my decision especially as I find myself falling behind in my preparation. Regardless, this is the choice I made. Colossians 3:17 states “Whatever you do in word or deed do all in the name of Christ Jesus giving thanks to the Father through Him” and this is my desire in doing the World Race. May God bless it.
Thanks for reading,
Darek
