Right now, it is about 2:20 am and my mind is racing. I cannot sleep, I toss and turn, and the only noise I can hear is the hum of my ceiling fan and the faint tapping of my fingers typing this blog on my phone (yes my phone!) I am leaving for the World Race in 2 days, and I just have SO much on my mind.
For the past 2 weeks, I have felt God putting a lot on my heart that he wanted me to say and tell you guys before I leave, so that’s what the point of this blog post is: things I want y’all to know.
1. I am not going on World Race for a vacation. These next 11 months will have some once in a lifetime opportunitlies and beautiful destinations, but that is not the point of this trip. I am going because I am called. I will not be staying in hotels or living a life of luxury or time off— I am going to serve God and his people. This is more than a mission trip, this is furthering God’s kingdom.
2. I have no intention of saving someone or changing people‘s lives. Now let me clarify what I mean here: as Julia, a person, I cannot save someone or change someone’s life, but Jesus Christ, can save lives and change them (and He already has past, present, future!) Can I get an amen? AMEN! The point is, I am not a hero. Great things will happen, but it’s only because of God himself
3. I am not going on the Bachelorette or some “find your future soulmate” trip. Yes, people have met their future husband/wife on the World Race AFTER the 11 months of course. For the next 11 months, I will not be dating anyone and honestly amen to that because I have been able to love and serve my brothers in Christ in my life more intentionally recently because dating is not my focus. Jesus is. So, please don’t think that I’m going to come back with a husband because this time is for J E S U S and myself. And that’s the best (most important) relationship in our life PERIOD.
4. Please be mindful that these upcoming months will be full of the Holy Spirit at work. With that being said, please know that God is supernatural and unlimited when it comes to how our human minds work. God will change me and the people around me while doing AMAZING things, so please be open to my experiences and how God is at work.
5. Finally, people keep asking me if I am ready for this trip. To be honest, I don’t have a clue about what I am doing. I’m just saying YES to God and fully trusting Him that he will guide my squad and I over this next year. So don’t test God, instead lean back into his loving arms and trust the journey you are on.
Catch ya on the flippity flip,
Julia
