Why me? Why the race?
I am sure I will be getting this question a lot in the next couple of months and I asks it of myself a lot too.
Why would I want to leave the comforts of America and live out of a backpack for a year? Why not get a real job in which I can support myself? Why would I leave my friends and family for a year? Why would I put myself in a risky situations, mentally, financially, and physically? Why would I care about the rest of the world when there are enough problems here in America?
All these questions I have been asked, will be asked, or ask myself.
The answer is quite simple yet so deep I can’t understand it. In understanding it fully I would have to understand the mind and plans of God. Which I know is impossible.
The simple answer is that it’s out of full obedience to Him. In surrendering my life to God, He has called me on this amazing journey. I know so little of what is going to happen on this trip around the world yet, I have never had such a peace about something. I would never have chosen this path for my life but, I think that’s what makes it so great. God has a plan for my life and I find my security in Him alone. In knowing His great love for me, why would I not follow Him?
Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
I am with you alway! Wow! It doesn’t get much better than that! In knowing this, here are some of the things that God has laid on my heart as reason to go:
To be used to help build the Kingdom. This is the number one reason I feel The Lord is leading me on this trip.
To become more like Christ
To abandon all worldly possession and follow him. ( This is probably going to be the most challenging part for me. I like stuff!)
To be apart of the sick being healed, the fatherless finding their Heavenly Father, slaves being freed from bondage, and so much more!
To see how others live.
To know how much of my faith and knowledge is cultural and what is truly from the Word of God.
To continue to be in a deep lasting relationship with my Heavenly Father as I grow closer to Him.
To be fully healed from my past and be restored.
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
I hope this has given you a better understanding of why me and why the race? It is all for God and God alone!
