So, surprise surprise–this whole World Race adventure is a first for me and with it, there is some definite struggles and questions. In fact, there is a lot.
I think the biggest wall that I see right now is the money factor. It is rather overwhelming for me because I need to fundraise $17,000 for my trip. I have to buy gear, and other things for my trip. I have to start paying off student loans. It’s a lot.
And that is just a part of the wave of stuff that I have to think and pray about.
So, in lieu of that I AM thinking and praying. I have trust and hope. I have my moments where I have no idea how I am going to do it, but I look at those before me who have done the World Race and God showed up. And honestly, that is what I am so excited (but equally nervous) about because I know that this trip, and even before, is going to put me in SO many positions where I will need God to show up. Just like Paul in 2 Corinthians when he talks about the thorn in his side for his power was made perfect in his weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Because God does some pretty cool things–and I want to be apart of that.
The other thing that has come about with the beginning stages of preparation for this trip is also some specific prayer requests.
Here’s a couple:
- The World Race requires a mentor for me: I need to find one when I go home.
- I need to start praying about my back when I’m on the Race due to my scoliosis.
- Adjusting to being back at home again.
- A ministry that I can pour myself into when I get home (because I don’t have a place to serve, I definitely struggle).
So yeah. Here is a tiny piece of my heart. Thanks for reading. 🙂
~Hannah G.
