New Years Eve, I was alone in my apartment, enjoying some amazing, introverted vacation time, and reading random blogs. I came across a blog belonging to a World Racer. Recognizing the organization from my friend Seth Powell (leaving soon with W Squad, check out his blog!), I decided to see what this thing was all about.
Over the next few days, I found myself glued to my computer screen, reading blog after blog, watching video after video… And SOBBING.
I was SO confused. Why was I being so emotional over something I didn’t care about? Something I “knew” I wasn’t called to? It was then that I could swear I heard God verbally chuckling at me. And slowly but surely, he began to open my eyes.
Over the next few days, weeks, and eventually months I argued with God and tried to sort out this strange calling I suddenly felt. And with each “reason” I would remind Him of why “He” called me to North American missions only, he would chuckle some more and begin to reveal the selfish reasons why I had twisted his calling into something I was more comfortable with. And with every missions-calling-myth He debunked, I realized more and more what was in store for me.
Sooo. eventually, I couldn’t help but turn in my application! And now here I am.. Writing my first blog series.. Crazy how God works!
My parents always jokingly warned that you should be careful what you “tell” God what you will or won’t do. Chances are, He will have you doing the exact thing you swore you would never do
…. Like moving to Asia….
