I have been overwhelmed by all the “I’m proud of you” “You’re so brave” “You inspire me”. I can’t tell you how these words have affected me since I got accepted to the World Race.
All I can think about every time someone says these to me is….
I haven’t done anything yet.
Yes, I have made the commitment and raised the money and done the training but I still feel like I haven’t done anything yet.
So why is everyone so proud of me?
I’ve been wrestling with this. I think I’m getting a glimpse of what grace is. God continues to show me how it feels to be loved unconditionally. Even when I feel like I haven’t done anything he’s encouraging me through my coworkers and loved ones. I haven’t held that orphan yet or built a school or preached the gospel in another country but I did answer God and take up my cross and follow him that day I decided to go on the Race. I was obedient in that moment and I haven’t looked back since. I guess there is something in that. I’m learning God loves me for saying “Yes” to furthering his Kingdom.
The funny thing in this whole journey is I am amazed by all my friends and family and supporters. I see them as being the people to be proud of. To all of you who have helped me reach my financial deadline, I am proud of you for being obedient to God and giving so that I may have an amazing journey with God learning how to further his kingdom here and abroad. I am overcome by the love you all have shown, especially those of you who do not even know me. It is so humbling to see you all give of yourself to help me and help those people in need around the world.
I hope God continues tell his story through me. I pray that I do make him proud and all of you proud. I have peace in God’s goodness and grace that passes all understanding. I know I will do something great with this journey.
I am still in shock that I am fully funded through donations and pledges! How did this happen? How did this come so fast and get so real?
Again, I want to give a huge thank you to all my supporters whether it be my encouraging coworkers, prayer warriors, or financial godmothers and fathers 🙂 I can’t tell you how much love you have given to me to give back to the world.
Much Love and Blessings,
Jennie
