All I ever knew was going to college after high school, so when I came across a video about the world race my freshman year, it seemed like a far off dream. Now i’m in my senior year and i’ve been accepted into the World Race Gap Year, and I couldn’t be more scared and excited.
Coming to this decision wasn’t easy, but I know it was part of God’s plan for me. As I went through the process of looking at colleges and deciding essentially what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, I felt stuck. I realized that I didn’t have a desire to pursue college yet, but it scared me to even consider something different. I wanted to follow God’s plan and I knew in my heart, God’s plan for me wasn’t college. So then this dream that I had as a freshman began to take shape.
I had so many questions. How does one know if they’re equipped to spend nine months traveling the world with complete strangers? How does someone just up and leave their family, friends, and most importantly dog for nine month? What will my friends and family think if I don’t go to college next year?
Although I still don’t know all the answers, I know God has called me to go, and I have answered YES! I have said yes to a journey that scares me, to a year out of my comfort zone, with a group of 55 other young adults from all around America. I am ready to step out in faith and live the next nine months of my life in radical discipleship: serving, listening, falling more in love with His heart.
My team will be serving in Costa Rica, South Africa, Thailand, and Myanmar. We will be partnering with ministries throughout in these countries to help elevate what they are doing and how they are reaching the locals there. That could include: teaching English, construction projects, Vacation Bible school like kids ministry, sports ministry, evangelism, house visits, prayer walking, women’s ministry, preaching, etc.
Overall this race is to make an impact, to make a change in the world and not just a temporary change but an everlasting change, through sharing God’s never ending love. I’m excited to see how God uses and changes me through this once in a lifetime opportunity to serve him.
Thanks so much for reading and supporting me on this journey. I plan to keep you updated through social media and this blog!
