I’ve gotten some questions raised about why I am choosing to go on the World Race. I completely understand because I have asked myself these questions too. Is it really a good idea? Is this really wise? It costs a lot of money…is it really worth it?
The easiest explanation is yes.
See, after praying and praying and praying and fasting and praying, I knew this is what God is leading me to do. I’ve had it confirmed both in my heart and by others. Random people who don’t really even know me spoke prophetically about this.
But even without all of this assurance, I would still choose to go.
For me, though I have been bitten by the travel bug, this isn’t about an adventure. It never has been. Its not about seeing Mozambique or Albania or Colombia or Peru. This whole scary process, from the moment I said yes, has always been about one thing.
Obedience.
No matter where God calls me or what He calls me to do, I’ve got to be obedient. God knows what’s best. He sees it all. He knows what will happen tomorrow and in 15 years. He knew the plan He had for me even before I was born. And I trust Him. So if He says to hunker down and build a snow fort, then I’m getting my shovel. If He asks me to tell someone that I love them, then I’m going to start clearing my voice.
It isn’t easy to drop my control and blindly trust. I’d prefer to see the whole picture and not take any risks. I’m a naturally cautious person and simply jumping up and down at a concert is a walk on the wild side for me.
But God didn’t ask me to figure it all out. He didn’t ask me to change who I am.
What He asks, is for obedience and trust.
Today, that is what I am working on. How can I be obedient and trust God with my everyday chores and activities? How can I be still and simply know He is God? How can I trust that no matter what happens today, God can make it work out for my good?
What my mind can’t seem to grasp is that nothing is impossible with God. So, when the Creator of the Universe tells us to trust Him, that means He will work it out. He can handle everything.
Trust. Here we go. Let’s do it!
