“Why would you do this?” “Why would you put yourself in danger?” “Do you just not know what you want to do after high school?” , these are a few examples of what I’m used to hearing once I tell people that I am going to take a year off of school to go on The World Race. Although most people are very supportive of my decision after explaining it to them, others are doubtful. Although it outs me down, I understand since it is not the norm after graduating high school.
Most think that I’m just not prepared for college, but that’s not the case. I had my own plan for next year, what college I was going to, what degree I was getting, everything. But that wasn’t God’s plan for me. God took my plans and flipped them upside down, and I couldn’t be more excited for them. He chose me, someone with so little to no experience in missions, to leave all my comforts in my life. Trust me, I wouldn’t move thousands of miles away from my family because I couldn’t pick a degree. I’m moving thousands of miles away from everything I know because God is calling me to. When I was trying to talk myself out of going on a mission trip, I decided to open up my Bible and immediately read, “Remember, it is a sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it” (James 4:17). I knew then that God is calling me to the race. I have been overjoyed ever sense to start this new chapter in my life.
I am going to start this new journey in my life in October going to Thailand, Malawi and Guatemala! Before I leave there are a few ways that you could support me:
1. Tons of prayers for my squad and me!!
2. If you could consider supporting me financially. I am raising $13,805 that covers all of my living expenses. Every dollar puts me that much closer to spreading the word of God to those in need.
I know that God will provide financially and spiritually. I ask that you join me in building His Kingdom.
Blessings,
Rachel
