Why the World Race? Why GO?
I am sure I am not the only person who has been asked this question. Why do you want to go on the World Race? The very first time I heard about the world race 2 years ago, I knew in my heart this was something I wanted to do. I thought about it, prayed about it, asked my friends about it every chance I had. Finally I decided to apply for it earlier this year. It didn’t occur to me how much I really wanted it, until the phone call came to tell me that I had been accepted.
I think one of the reason it’s so important to me, is because I want to truly see God’s heart. I grew up in Haiti, the way I prayed and worshiped is very different than the way I pray and worship here in the US. I believe that God cares for all his children, regardless of where they are. Being able to experience God in a different culture,in a different setting will help me realize how big His heart is for his people.
I don’t want a life of routines; I want a life of unexpectedness. I find that I get too comfortable doing the same things every day. I go to church, serve in the children’s ministry, listen to the sermon, and then go home. My week starts all over again and I just go through the motions. Going to the race will give me a different perspective. No two countries are alike; no two weeks will be the same. Experiencing Christianity in a different way is the opportunity I get with the World Race.
I get to build lasting relationships with the people I will encounter in this journey and with my teammates. For 11 months, I will have to rely on these people and they will have to rely on me. They will become my spiritual family. I also get to experience other cultures. I love other cultures; I want to learn about the people, their traditions and their dreams.
When I think of going away for 11 months, I think of all the things that could go wrong. Then I think of not being able to raise the funds. I think about how my family is going to feel for 11 months and then I begin to fear the outcome. Fear is paralyzing and going on the race will help me overcome my fears, fear of failure, and fear of the unknown.
One my dreams is to open an orphanage at some point in my life. Doing something like this will help me in the future. It will help me find motivation for the future; it will be a stepping stone in the plans God has for me.
Aside from everything mentioned above, the main reason I want to be a part of this, is to bring God’s kingdom to the people of those countries.
When someone asks me why I want to go on the race, I want to answer with a question of my own.
Why not go on the race?
PS. Hillsong UNITED’s song, Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) has been one of the reasons I decided to go on the race. When I was uncertain and I was praying for revelation, I did a seven days fast. One the seven day, I was at church praying for God to send me an answer as to what I should do next when the band played this song. I felt the tug at my heart as my tears poured out, I knew then that God had great plans. I needed to trust that He would lead me where feet may fail. I just needed to trust Him.
