“I could be safe here in Your arms and never leave home, never let these walls down. But You have called me Higher, You have called me Deeper, and I will go where you will lead me, Lord.”
-All Sons and Daughters, “Called Me Higher”
The time has finally come. In only three days I leave on a journey that will take me to the ends of the Earth for the sake of the Gospel. In three days I leave Nebraska (and America in six days) for the entirety of nine months. In three days I am setting aside my comforts and luxuries America has provided me to live a life of abandonment and a life on mission. To live a life solely in pursuit of His Kingdom. And a life in honest, raw community.
In three days I am leaving on a journey that scares me. That excites me. That even the thought of takes my breath away.
Everyday I am constantly asked the question by family and friends, “How are you doing? Are you ready?” And my answer is always along these lines, “Yeah, I’m really excited! I can’t wait!” And this is so so true. As each day passes, I find the bubble of excitement in my chest expanding more and more. So much so that with every hour, every minute, it feels as though the bubble could pop at any time. I cannot wait to start this Kingdom Journey that is the World Race.
But let me take a couple of hot minutes to be completely honest with all of you: I was terrified. I was scared of where this journey will take me, just as much as I am excited for it. I was wary of my qualifications, always wondering if the Lord chose the right person for such a task as this. I asked Him: God are you sure? You could’ve picked anyone for this, but you chose me. Why? I was letting my self-doubt and insecurities get in the way of the truth that the Lord was speaking over me. I was questioning why God chose me to be His hands and feet in this way, when He had only one answer for me.
He was saying all along, “Katie, I have called you higher. Trust me, follow me, we will take this Journey together, and you will change the world through me. I will equip you. I will qualify you. Follow where I lead.”
Wow.
All that time, while I thought I was questioning who I am, I was actually questioning who God is. I was questioning the ability of the Holy Spirit to equip me and work through me. When in reality, the Lord is the only one who can and will give me strength for this journey ahead. He is the only one who is able to work in the hearts and lives of the people that I will be serving. It is not me. It is Him.
And isn’t that a good thought as you go through your day? Even in your weakness, you are strong through the Holy Spirit. He can and He will use you for amazing things. The Lord has called us all Higher, He has called us all Deeper.
Will you answer the call?
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