Hello Everyone!
I am filled with overwhelming excitement and joy to announce that in August 2016 I will be partaking in an international missions trip called the World Race! I am sure you have questions, so this post will try to answer them and share a little bit about my heart and decision that I have made to go on the race.
First of all, what is the race? The World Race is an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries. I will be taking nothing with me besides what I can carry on my back and a message of hope. While abroad, my team and I will be in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities to preach the gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, minister to women and children trapped in prostitution, and bring the restorative hope of the Father’s love to the countries that we visit.
Second, where in the world am I going?! I am a part of the August Route 2 Race, which means I am going to (1)Lesotho (2) Swaziland (3) South Africa (4)Vietnam (5)Cambodia (6)Thailand (7)Nicaragua (8)Costa Rica( 9)Jamaica (10)Haiti (11) Dominican Republic
Next, Why am I doing this? My decision to go on the world race was a journey in itself. I have always felt the call on my heart to go, to serve, and to be the hands and feet of Jesus.I heard about the World Race about a year ago. From that point on I found myself dreaming of this experience, and what it would be like to be able to be a World Racer. I have always had a heart of wanting to “just go”. I have a huge desire for traveling, for adventure, and for living life that is authentic and real and different than the status quo.
When I started my last year of college I realized that this dream could be a reality. I applied with a reckless abandoned spirit, and found I got accepted to my route shortly after. When I was accepted my journey really started. I talked with many friends, family, and mentors and wanted to make sure that this was something that God was calling me into. The more I talked, prayed, and sought scripture, the more it seemed it was undeniable that the Lord was in fact, calling me to this.
But if I am being completely honest with you all, once it came to make my decision I found myself being consumed in fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of missing out on life here while I was gone, fear of being uncomfortable. But then I realized…Was there ever a time that God had called anybody to live a comfortable life? Never.
Then it hit me. Yes I am afraid of those things, but what if I am more afraid about settling somewhere where my comforter is not. Because the precise place where my comforter meets me, is when I step outside of my comfort zone. So here I am. I am making a choice to have faith that is bigger than fear, because the safest place I know I could ever be is in God’s hands, so therefore I am called to go out and live a dangerous life. A life that is not bound by things, and comfort, and control; But a life that is grounded in service, and love, and adventure…that is the life that I want to live.
“Here I am Lord, Send me” Isaiah 6:8
So finally, how can you get involved?!:
First and foremost I will need your support in prayer as I prepare for the race. Second, if you are able, please consider being a financial supporter. In order to be fully funded before I leave I will need to raise $16,961. This money will cover the cost of everything I need while I am on the field. Whether you give a one time donation, or commit to being a monthly donor, any amount is immensely appreciated! If you would like to donate you can click the “Support Me” button on the top right corner of this page!
Finally, feel free to share this blog to anyone who would be interested in following this experience!
Thank you for letting my story be a part of your day!
Katie
