During the last month, I have been traveling all over the states visiting with friends and family. It has been an amazing experience seeing everyone before I leave. Fortunately and unfortunately for me; I have learned that it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the every day things of life. The things that I have concentrated on the most have been visiting with people, trying to figure out my next blog, making sure I have everything I need for the WorldRace and so on. While I was busy “doing” I neglected my time with Jesus. Yes, I know it silly to put Jesus on the back burner at such a crucial time, but I’m learning that it happens more than I care to admit.
With all this busyness and not spending quality time with the Lord, I started feeling scared and nervous to leave the land of comforts. Questions like “Why am I doing this again?” or “Am I really sure this is what God has called me to do?” started popping up. It sounds very exciting and adventurous leaving for nine months and traveling to new and foreign lands, but when you really think about it, it’s scary.
Last Monday I went to Southeastern University for Chapel night. As soon as I walked in I felt like I was missing out on this great experience of college life. Those feelings quickly vanished when God spoke to me through the worship saying I wasn’t missing out on anything because I have Him. He has me in the palm of his hand and he has NO intention of letting me go. This was…after all…His idea. My nerves have not disappeared, but now I know that God will be there with me holding my hand.
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God is with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you”
