Drawing near seems to be the motto of our lives right now. With our big trip drawing closer and closer it causes a chain reaction in our lives. From how we live our lives, our relationships (with each other and with God) and our funding for the world race.
Joe and I recently made the decision to move back into Omaha for the remainder of our time before the race. It will save us about $300 a month that we can put toward our trip. This was a big answer to prayer as we were debating about getting second jobs. It wasn’t quite settling that another job was the right answer, so finding this opportunity was such a blessing! Although moving isn’t exactly what I had in mind at this point, which can be a little stressful at times, it has also been a good way to prepare for the trip and fun to do it with Joe!
Tis the season of love and in our house I take this very seriously (which I am sure you all can imagine 🙂 ). Joe and I have been becoming closer, especially as we get ready for the world race. As the only married couple going on our trip, as of yet, we are trying to prepare ourselves, as individuals and as a couple for the different things we will experience. It has led to many great talks and a deeper connection!
Last but most certainly not least, with the joys and trials of life, fundraising and preparing for a year long mission trip we have both been drawing closer to God. We recently started reading through James and memorizing verses. We also are surrounded by people pointing us to Him. With a wonderful family, great friends and the new group we are getting to know as our World Race family we are constantly covered in prayer and encouragement. But to me the coolest thing has been seeing how God provides for us! Like our new place to live, or the college student who gave $1,000 or when I wasn’t sure how we could afford our travel insurance and a friend gave us $300 cash! God is just SO good to us and I can’t wait to see Him really work some miracles!
James 4:8 says “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” So as our time comes closer for us to leave we cling to this truth and prepare our hearts for what God intends to do with us in our 11 month journey.
-Abby
