I’m a World Racer!!! Yes, you read that right!! I have officially stepped into my God given calling of being a missionary for the World Race! My heart is overflowing with so many emotions that it almost feels impossible to explain them. First of all, let me explain that I have NEVER blogged before. I ask that everyone bares with me as I try to get the hang of this and pour my heart out into words.
When I first heard about The World Race and started reading the blogs I instantly felt a tug at my heart. God began to speak to me and I knew exactly what He was calling me to do. I don’t really think there is a word to describe how I felt…TERRIFIED wouldn’t even come close to it. I mean, I am a 23 year old divorcee. I have a past, I have faults, I’m shy when it comes to talking to people that I don’t know…I cannot be a missionary, God! I pondered on all of this for quite some time. I prayed about it over and over again. I cried and screamed and doubted what my spirit already knew. Finally, I surrendered. Entirely, completely, wholeheartedly surrendered. I told God to use me. I told Him if He called me to go, no matter where it may be, that I would go. I started speaking against every negative thought that the enemy had put in my mind. I may have a past – but I have been forgiven and made clean by the blood of Jesus. I may have faults – but I have a loving, gracious God that says I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I may be quiet and shy around new people – but I am bold in spirit and God will speak through me.
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Isaiah 61:1
I totally believe that God doesn’t call the qualified. He’s qualifies the called. I had someone tell me the other day that this awesome experience on the Race isn’t going to “change” me, it’s going to “enhance” me. God has already equipped me with every spiritual tool that I need and being on the mission field and putting Gods plan to work is just going to strengthen me. I love that perspective! God has always had a bigger plan for my life than I’ve had for myself and I am honored to be His hands and feet!
