So here I am finding myself on a team for the World Race, set to leave in SEPTEMBER. That is in 3 months. THREE MONTHS. I think it is a severe under-statement to say that I am entering this waaaayyy late in the game. I have three months to prepare everything I need to spend almost a year backpacking throughout Asia, Africa and Europe. That includes booking flights, signing up for international insurance, buying tents, a sleeping bag, backpack, etc. and most importantly fundraising. As of now I have two weeks (minus 5 days for processing) to raise the first benchmark, $3,500 to even be able to go to training camp in July. That needs to be received by June 29th. Tick Tock Tick Tock! The clock in my head is freaking out as each second passes. I can't help but feel slightly guilty writing this blog because it takes away from the time I should be using to write my sponsor letters or fundraising otherwise, haha. The time crunch is stressful for sure, but yet, I am not worried.
I am not worried because apparently, God has great plans for me. He set this up and set it into motion one step right after the other. It was a frenzy. From finding The World Race online, staying up until 5am writing my application essays to immediately apply, scheduling for an interview the next day, to having my interview with Kacie, having a follow up interview with Rachel, and then finally my acceptance call from Allan (while on a camping roadtrip), everything has happened so quickly! I got home from camping and that night dedicated myself to going by submitting my initial deposit! Like the title says, it has been a whirlwind for sure! Through praying almost every moment of every day to give my heart the desires of His will, and through how smoothly God has aligned everything to work out, I am convinced that this is His will for me. And that if that is so He will, in His goodness, provide to make it possible.
Even more assuring to me is the all amazing people I have already encountered through this initial experience. During my interviews Kacie and Rachel both poured so much into me, ministering to my heart and speaking words God knew I needed to hear. Today, as I joined the official FB group, my squad that I will be traveling the world with, IMMEDIATELY reached out with so much warmth, welcoming, and enthusiasm. Within minutes I bonded through a general love of hugs, excitement, and support, and I already know I am going to absolutely love these people I have yet to meet! V SQUAD is going to be epic! God has and will do so much through these outstanding people with hearts to serve!
God is giving me so much peace, aligning me with exactly what He wants, and I am not afraid. I have so much faith and hope in him that I have no fear. Some people think this is irrational: there is so much to worry about, so much that can go wrong. But what about all the amazing ways and blessings in which it can go right? And since when is faith and love rational anyway? I am so excited for all that is to come, and I cannot explain how incredible it is to know that my heart is seeking, and I think following, God and His glory.
So with that tangeant, WORLD RACE September 2013, V Squad, HERE I COOOOOMMEEE! 😀
