Many people Google adventures…missions…travel and come across the race. Well for me that was not the case.
I have spent my whole life having no clue what my future would look like. I have changed my mind about what it would be a million times. Mass communications, travel agent, hospitality masters degree, au pair, wedding planner, wedding dress shop owner, event planner, and the list goes on.
After having an 8-5 job putting my rather expensive mass communications degree that I will be paying off until I’m 40 (or older) to use, I felt empty. This was not for me, I was not happy. No, I didn’t mind the job, I loved the people the I worked with and the work was not hard. I got the chance to do what I love, travel a bit. But I was not truly happy there something was missing.
Rewind to May of this past year, a friend whom Ive known since I think the 4th grade who was also one of my best friend from 6th grade to high school was going on the Race. She told me all about her team and squad, what she would be doing, where she was going, etc. Listening to her I felt a small tug. Nothing that would cause any alarm, just a tug.
After working a few months after graduation the small tug turned into a punch, then a yanking. I was being pulled away from my new found home in Greenwood. I had never heard God’s voice before (that I’d know) but I prayed everyday for Him to point me in the right direction; the direction that would lead me down the path he has for me. And He did. I heard Him loud and clear. I applied for the race the next day, put in my two weeks notice at work and am in the process of moving home so I can save money for this adventure and be with my family.
I had never heard God’s voice before, I had never experienced the Holy Spirit speaking directly to me before, but once I did something light inside of me, a fire for God! I am so hungry for His teachings and for His Love. I am more excited and sure about the Race than I have been for anything before in my life. I cannot wait to start this journey.
So I didn’t choose the race…the race chose me. God chose Me.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1:9
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” — Isaiah 6:8
