“We were not made to settle, we were made to be sent”
Confused. Lost. Uncertain. Doubtful. Misplaced. Forgotten. Adrift.
^^ Each of these words described how I have felt the past few years. My daily words have been “I don’t know what to do with my life!” Don’t believe me? Just ask anyone and everyone that has been around me for more than 30 minutes…They will confirm!
I am about to graduate (December!) with a degree in Business/Marketing and I had, and still have, no idea what I am going to do with it. It has been one of those…I’ve already started, might as well just finish kind of things. Which I am beyond thankful that I have been given the opportunity to do! But I still have no plans on how to put it to use.
I kept hearing that a business degree can earn me almost any job that I am willing to put the effort into and that I have so many options. Yet, none of the options have sounded pleasing to me. I haven’t felt that any of them serve a true purpose. I felt that I was being called for “something more” but I could never figure out what that “more” was. Some say a job is just a job, but I believe in that cliché you should love your job stuff! So…to no surprise, I have yet to find a job that I love enough to do forever.
THEN!!!
This is the crazy part where my confusion all became clear!
Not only did my words constantly state the fact that I needed direction on what to do with my life…but my prayers did too! I kept praying, and still pray, for direction on what to do next. I was constantly praying for an obvious answer on what I should do, where I should go, which jobs I should give a shot…and so on. Yes, there were defiantly points where I felt like I would NEVER get it figured out, but timing, HIS TIMING is always perfect!
In His perfect timing I learned about the World Race and my heart felt that “something more” that I’ve been praying for! And now you get to learn about it…
The World Race. 11 Countries. 11 Months.
The organization is called Adventures in Missions where I will be a missionary venturing to 11 different countries in 11 months! Yes, that’s a new country each month! I will be traveling to Eastern Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, Southern Asia, East Asia, and South East Asia.
As amazing as all of these countries are, they hold a large amount of sadness. The countries form the 10/40 Window and the need there is extremely great. Of the 4.4 BILLION people in this region, 90% have NEVER heard of Jesus. They have never heard of His name. They have never heard of His love. They have never heard of His grace. They have never heard of why He came.
This is how I will be used…On this journey I will be partnering with other World Racers who’s hearts also yearn for Jesus and others! We will be praying for the sick in hospitals, visiting orphans and widows during times filled with heartbreak, protecting those who are victims to human trafficking, doing construction on homes and churches, helping in several different communities to supply for their individual needs and the list goes on and on…overall, it will be 11 months of sharing, showing, and experiencing the love of Jesus!!
You! Yes, you!!
I need your prayers and I so desperately need your support. I will be leaving in March 2016 and this is by far the hardest thing I have yet to do. I will be leaving so much of myself and my life behind, but I know there is so much waiting ahead!!
And then comes the part where I have over $17,000 to raise in funds in order to be part of this amazing experience. I am asking for your support in any way that the Lord may be calling you. I’m sure you’re thinking…umm that’s a HUGE amount of money and you do realize that March is only a few months away??!! And the answer is yes. Yes, I do realize that. But I also realize how great our God is and I know, without a doubt, that the funds will be provided if it be His will. I have complete faith in this! Where He guides, He provides.
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive” Matthew 21:22
So really I want you to be a part of this journey with me. I want you to personally experience His love. His faithfulness. His mercy. I want you to see how incredibly amazing He truly is!
I’m not begging you to jump on a plane with me, I’m also not begging for all of your money. I’m just asking you to listen to what God is leading you to do. Hear what He is saying. If He is leading you to give to another cause please do not hesitate, give there! But if He is speaking to your heart at this time to invest in the plan that He has for my life, I will be forever thankful.
He has a plan and a purpose for each of us, and at this time I truly believe that the World Race is the plan and purpose that He has for me.
Thank you for reading completely through. A tad bit long, I know, but there are just so many exciting details I wanted to share with you!
With so much love,
Kelsey
