When I first decided to go on the World Race I thought it would be no problem to get everything together. When I graduated high school I went straight on to college with scholarships, found a job as soon as I finished my degree, and had amazing parents who supported me to fill in the gaps any time I needed them. Well now I am a few months into my preparation and still trying to meet my first financial goal. At first this was discouraging. But God comforted my heart and I know for the first time in my life I am going to have to truly trust Him to provide and make a way in order for me to carry out this calling. So I am thankful that everything didn't line up immediately in the first few months because then I would not have the joy that will follow the growth of faith in watching God meet all my needs Himself. I think it is so easy to get caught up in "look at this cool thing I am doing" when really it shouldn't be about us at all. It is all about taking care of the people God created and loves and furthering the advancement of His kingdom. It is an honor to travel the hard places of the world sharing the hope and peace found in Christ alone. This is not a cool vacation and I have to keep reminding myself of that. God is breaking me down to look to Him and put my trust in Him and no longer in myself and for that I am grateful. I let myself get distracted wondering what I will do when I get back. Maybe I'll go back to nursing school? Maybe I will join the peace corps? Maybe I will find a ministry I am called to during the race and move back to that country? I don't know. But I do know what lies in front of me and that is laying down myself and going on The World Race in the name of Jesus, not the name of Jessica. It is time to stop the distractions the enemy is throwing in my face and plunge forward whole-heartedly 100% into this adventure. So here we go God!
I am attaching a link to my most favorite song right now. This has become my theme song so check it out!
