Alright, alright…so The World Race is clearly something that sounds incredible when you first hear about it. But you might be asking yourself, “Mac, why are you really doing this? I mean, why pack up and leave everything to be a missionary for a year?” Excellent question, and coincidentally enough, I have an answer for you below.
In August of last year I went on my first mission trip to a small town in Cuba. It turned out to be far more amazing than I’d planned on. (Funny how God works like that huh?) During our week there, I not only fell in love with the people we met (I mean, how can those two girls not melt your heart), but I also discovered a passion for straight up evangelism.
We spent one day going from house to house, sharing the story and love of Jesus with anyone willing to listen. It was one of the most uncomfortable and unpredictable situations I’ve ever been in, and after it was over, I was hooked. There was something in me that came alive when I was telling strangers about Jesus.
In short, The Holy Spirit took over when I was speaking, and worked through me in a way I had never experienced before.
It was…well, I don’t even have the words to describe it (a rare thing).
However, after that day I knew that my new found passion for going abroad to share the gospel was only going to get stronger and more intense. I never wanted to be any kind of evangelist, or missionary…but folks, God got ahold of my heart and has infused it with a desire to share His love and His story with people around the world.
After coming home from Cuba, I started thinking more seriously about getting involved in more mission work. Over time I began looking into mission groups to get a handle on what was out there for me to be a part of. As time went on nothing really seemed to line up with the desire of my heart. I came across a number of interesting groups, but none that seemed to resonate with my spirit.
Until one day…when my younger brother mentioned he had a friend doing something called The World Race. I went home to check it out….and I knew. I knew from top to bottom, back to front, inside and out, that The World Race was the organization I was looking for. Everything about The World Race just captivated me in a way no other group had.
So here I am, preparing for a year of unpredictability. Here I am trusting that this is where my Father wants me. Here I am praying for everyone we come across to have a loving encounter with the Living God. AND I CAN’T WAIT!!
Stay Tuned:
As our departure date draws near, and once we’re out in the world engaged in the adventure God has for our team, I’ll continue to update the blog as often as possible! So check back often…and leave me some love in the comments section! In the meantime, I’d encourage you to check out the other folks who I’ll be traveling with!
