I am not competent.
I cannot do anything that I am supposed to be doing on this trip.
That is, I can't do them alone.
Being on The World Race is a huge responsibility. A responsibility way bigger than I could ever handle.
I am not special. I am not the smartest person. I am not the strongest leader. I am not the most confident speaker.
So why am I here? What do I have to give?
The truth is, the only thing that sets me apart from someone not doing what I am doing, is my answer. I said yes.
God is chasing after everyone. He is looking for anyone willing to do His work. I am human, and alone I will never amount to anything more than that.
But if I say yes, if I answer the call, I can do anything with Him.
The story turns into an ordinary person doing extraordinary things.
Two weeks ago, a 94 year old woman was raped and murdered by her granddaughters boyfriend that was living with her. He was a drug abuser, and was under the influence when he did it. The boy was their pastor's son.
Because of this, they lost trust in the church, and in God. The family called the pastor we are staying with and asked if we could have a service at their house. A last hope for a hopeless situation. My team was very humbled to be a part of this chance to bring hope.
A couple hours later, my team leader came up to me and asked if I could speak at the service.
My immediate answer was yes, however the thoughts that came after were anything but confident.
What could I possibly say to these people to make them feel better?
What if I make them lose more trust?
Why would she chose me?
Regardless of the thoughts that were flooding my mind, I had agreed to speak.
After some prayer, and full reliance that God would give me the words to say, I spoke. And after I spoke, I felt a peace and assurance that I had done what God had asked.
Ask me how my life has gone from bar hopping in Baltimore, to speaking in front of 50 strangers seeking hope and light in the darkest period of their lives… I said, "yes".
Competency means nothing…it's faith and reliance that will change the world.
God doesn't give you anything that you cannot handle without Him. Just say, "yes".
