She Said Yes
Two years ago, I took a leap and attended my first mission trip in Donegal, Ireland; little did I know those two weeks would be the start to a life change. While in Ireland I was able to experience people in the community we served and how on fire they were to serve the Lord. I had the opportunity to lead Bible school for kids ages 4-12 and spent my evenings with 12-18 year olds. I had no idea that in two weeks my heart could change as much as it did. Being in Ireland reminded me to have child- like faith, gave me opportunities where I laughed until I cried, and introduced me to The World Race.
Leaving Ireland was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. God showed up big time and I wasn’t ready to be back in the “real world”. Once back on American soil, I felt God calling me to something even greater, but at the time my only option was finishing school. The Sunday I came home, I was sitting in church and heard this song:
Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night. I will go Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.
This song sends chills up my spine every time I hear it, some may call that conviction but looking back, it was this moment God began molding my heart and preparing me for the next chapter in my life: The World Race.
Following the Lord is not an easy task. When people ask me why I am doing the race and my answer is because God has called me to it, doesn’t always sit well with some; but that is the simplest, most honest answer I can give. The race never left my mind or heart since finding out about it, as much as I tried to ignore Gods voice.
One June afternoon, I put my YES on the table and applied. The weight lifted off of me that day is a feeling I cannot describe, and here I am two months later, preparing to complete that task He has given me. Discouragement since has come from every direction but I can’t help to think back on those lyrics, I will go Lord, if You lead me. I am confident this is where God is leading me next. Life is full of choices and risks, are you willing to take a risk with your life to become the man or women God has created you to become?
Until you say yes, how will you know?
God is still writing my life story and I cannot wait to share it with you all.
My challenge to you, will you put your yes on the table, will you say yes Lord, I’ll come to be who you created me to be?
“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you received” ~Ephesians 4:1~
Peace and Blessings,
Kristen
