At some point in my life (the exact moment I can’t really identify), I learned what Jesus meant when he said that he had come to give us “life to the full.” Who doesn’t want that? Since then, I have repeatedly asked the Lord to teach me more about who He is and to use me for His glory, whatever that looks like.
For the last 4 and a half years, through life and ministry, I have learned about God’s faithfulness, His grace, compassion, and I’ve been moved to tears by his love (I’ll admit it.. too many times to count). It’s been rewarding and hard all at the same time, and though I have a heart that longs for adventure, the Lord has taught me about staying in one place, calling me to stick around with my current ministry much longer than I first anticipated.
Now I’ve been given the opportunity to do the only things I’ve ever known to tell people when they ask me what I want to do with my life: “I want to travel the world and I want to tell people about Jesus.” I truly believe that I have been uniquely created with these specific desires because God wants me to do exactly these things. So here I am.
Jesus is the only reason I’m here. To say that I weren’t thrilled about the prospect of adventure, meeting new people, seeing the world, and learning new things would be a lie, but if this adventure didn’t include the opportunity to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to lost and broken people, then it would mean nothing to me. If the adventure and new things I learned didn’t teach me more about who God is or lead me to teach others more about him, then my time will have been wasted, and I will have gained nothing.
If you merely skim this (I’m a skimmer, I understand), read this one sentence: I’m going on the World Race because I want the unreached to know the risen Lord, and I want to know him more.
One last thing: I can’t do this alone. The prayers, encouragement, and financial support of my friends and family will be crucial in order for me to reach the lost, meet financial goals, and find strength when I want to give up. Please join me as I learn to step out of my comfort zone and say yes to taking advantage of every opportunity the Lord has provided.
Please pray these things with me leading up to my departure in October:
-I would trust God regardless of any circumstances
-I would make the most of the time I have here before my departure – that I don’t neglect any responsibilities, people, or opportunities
-He would provide the funds needed to make this possible
-He would prepare me mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally to better serve on the field
-I would learn to embody Philippians 2:1-10
