The World Race is a dream the Lord placed on my heart almost three years ago. I spent almost all of 2017 actively pursuing that dream. I was accepted and began fundraising. I met my squad and completed training camp. I had all my shots and my bags were packed and right before I was scheduled to launch in January things took a turn. I had some abrupt and unexpected personal things come up and I was unable to launch with my squad.
To be honest, this season has been one of the most challenging seasons of my life and it has been filled with heartache and uncertainty. However, I’ve been holding tight to this calling that the Lord placed on my life and am certain that having to postpone my trip wasn’t a setback, but in fact a stepping stone for what’s to come. Although I wasn’t expecting to spend this year at home, I know that the Lord is sovereign and good through it all.
In spite of all the heartache I’ve experienced this year I still knew I couldn’t give up on this dream. As I’m heading to training camp again this year I’m incredibly nervous of what’s to come. I’m prepared and ready for camp but I’m carrying a bit of fear as I walk into this season. I’ve been given a second chance to pursue this dream and I’m so very grateful for that but I’m nervous about the heartbreak that could be mine if I don’t launch again next year. I know I have to face this fear and I know the Lord is walking hand in hand with me through this journey, giving me the courage to carry on.
This journey has turned out to take me much, much longer than I originally anticipated. It’s my prayer that you would continue to walk out this journey with me as I can’t do this alone.
