An Unexpected Adventure
Hello! My name is Karen. I could describe myself as a hobbit. A Hobbit is a fanciful creature who is a homebody, does not like change, and enjoys a quiet life and may like the thought of an adventure rather than the adventure itself. My life is quite comfortable. I have a very fulfilling career, I love my fabulous family and friends, and I have God. I love God but lately I have been feeling like there is more for me, more God would have me do. I feel God calling me on an unexpected adventure called the World Race.
For almost the last four years I have been working as a Women's Advocate at a domestic violence shelter. I am very passionate about helping others and enjoy my work. Lately, I feel God has been calling me to a change. He is telling me to step out of my comfort zone and into something new and challenging. This life is a gift from God and I want to use this gift wisely and follow His lead. I am a reluctant adventurer, and I am trying not to think about all of the uncertainties ahead. I need to instead be focusing on God's will and the peace that He has given me since making this decision to go.
A few months back I decided to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children. (Click the link to learn more). As soon as I walked into the building I felt the Holy Spirit and I felt like I was going to cry. When we started watching a movie about the kids getting the food I did cry. This experience made me want to keep volunteering there, but also I knew that God was calling me for more. I knew He was telling me, "Time to stop thinking about your own comforts. Go and serve Me."
I started hearing about this adventure a few years back when my old roommate told me she went on this mission trip called the World Race. Hearing the stories of all the crazy things she got to do, I always thought it would be amazing if I could do that, but I also thought, "There was no way I could! I'm introverted and I like to play it safe. Lately, God has been giving me a desire to expect more out of my life. I am reminded of what my old pastor used to say: "Faith is spelled R-I-S-K." In order to grow closer with God and grow in my faith, I need to step out and take some risks.
All of this to say…I'm going on an adventure!!
