Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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So this is my first attempt at blogging from the devices I’m bringing on the World Race. Let’s see how this goes.. So I leave in SEVEN DAYS! WHAT?! Where did the time go? I feel
like these last few months have flown by and that time has been filled with so much. 

 One of the main things that I’ve really been tested in as the reality of this trip hits is my trust in the Lord. When I think about this crazy thing I’ve committed to I get scared. When I actually think about leaving this country, my comfort, and every worldly
thing and person that I love the fear wells up inside. I start to question whether I’m supposed to be using my life in this way.

 Each time I get to this place I’m reassured that fear is not from the Lord.

 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." ESV

When I look back at how the last couple of months of my life have played out, there is NO DOUBT that this is where I’m supposed to be and I realize that those doubts and fears creep up when I am in the flesh. When I’m focused on myself. When I’ve taken my eyes
off of the Lord and His sovereignty.

 One of my squad mates wrote this really awesome blog about "Jesus as Savior versus Jesus as Lord" (http://willpatton.theworldrace.org/index.asp?filename=sincerely-freedom)
and it really hit me. So often I thank Jesus for His saving grace but stop there. I don’t trust Him, the creator and perfect ruler over everything, to run my life. I question His authority, His power, His control, and ultimately His goodness when I doubt His
plans for my life. He is Good. He has the ultimate authority over all. He is powerful. He is in control over all things in Heaven and on Earth. I’m just along for the ride.

All that said, with one week left in Ohio, I’m feeling ALL THE THINGS!!! Joy, Sadness, Excitement, Fear, Anticipation, but overall Peace. I’m ready as I’ll ever be and looking forward to the changes in my life and the lives around me!

 Thank you to everyone who has/is/will support me throughout this trip. Your prayers mean the WORLD and I’m excited to be an ambassador to the nations for Jesus Christ. I have roughly $3,500 left to raise to be FULLY FUNDED which is beyond incredible and I
can’t wait to watch the Lord work as He has been through this entire journey. 

Love always.
  

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