Seven months ago i started out on this adventure with Jesus known as the World Race.
I have been to 7 different countries so far and 2 continents. I have ridden in flatbed trucks for 40 hours, flown thousands of miles, and been squished into many cars.
I have eaten more rice than I probably will for the rest of my life.
I have hugged more people, prayed for women and men who have suffered so much lose, and stood by teammates as they go through some hard things.
I have missed my family and friends countless times.
I have missed the comforts of my “normal” life.
I have struggled with insecurities.
I have fallen to the desires of my flesh only to be lifted up by the truth of the cross.
I have struggled with friends and family.
I have continued to break free of chains of my past.
I have danced with joy in the freedom of my King!
I have trusted in Jesus more and more with each passing day.
I have had my heart broken several times with every month passing.
I have seen prayers answered, and dreams fulfilled.
I have found a new hope for the future.
I have learned to dream big.
I have learned to love because the Father loved me first.
Sometimes this dream of a life is downright hard and messy.
I have seen things in myself that I don’t really like.
Living in constant community is difficult at times.
I have shied away from feedback.
I have questioned what I am really doing here.
I have held onto words and actions of others.
I have done some days in my own strength instead of giving it up to God.
I have struggled through quiet times.
At times I have held back in worship because of the place I was in my heart.
I have been broken, and put back together time and time again.
I have been covered by grace and mercy.
Through everything in the past 7 months good or bad, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Yes the World Race is hard, and its messy and ugly at times, but I have learned more about myself and my relationship with others through the love of our Jesus because of it. It forces you into community, to have those tough conversations and to truly give your all in every aspect of your life.
Through everything in the past 7 months good or bad, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Jesus is what my soul has always been longing for.
I have embraced this extraordinary, ordinary life with my Father!
love,
Hanna
