I’ve decided to chase a dream. For months I’ve been telling people about the amazing opportunnity that is World Race. I’ve shared with them what World Race is, an eleven month mission trip to eleven different countries. I’ve told them about the chance I will have to learn about the world and some of the issues less fortunate individuals face. I’ve told them about the chance I will have to see new sights, meet new people, to grow as an individual and grow spiritually. As much as I’ve talked World Raceup, there has been this nagging doubt holding me back. I’ve questioned if I could do it? Will my friends and family understand and be supportive? Is this right for me? Can I raise the money?
As time has gone on, these answers to these questions have started to become clear. I can do this! My friends and family do understand and not only have they been supportive, they have shared in my excitement. They have supported me through prayer and encouragement as well as financially, and have committed to continue to do so. Is this right for me? Not only do I think this is right for me, I feel like this is something that I am being called to do. God calls us all to serve and he has put it on my heart that World Race is something I need to do. Finally, can I raise the money? Well that still needs a little answering. I know anything is possible but time is ticking away. The Race quickly approaches and deadlines are drawing near.
Life is never easy, and the past six months have had some particularly difficult challenges. I’ve spent far too much time focusing on other distractions and not enough time chasing that dream. Here goes nothing. It’s time for me to quit focusing on what I can do. It’s time to start focusing on what God can do through me. It’s amazing how empowering that can be. No longer are things my problem, they’re our problem. It’s not a question if I can do it because I know he can. I’m not in this alone. I know God is in this with me and I’m hoping some of you will be in this with me too.
I could really use all of your support. I have a very large financial goal and whether you find it on your hearts to give a monthly gift, pay for a single day ($50), buy me lunch ($10), Give some kind words of encouragement, or simply keep me in your prayers, it would truly mean the world to me.
