As the reality of this adventure begins to sink in, I feel great anticipation and some apprehension. There are things about this trip that are going to be really hard. However, I am facing my fears so that God can use me for his glory.
I understand that I am going to be challenged–physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually–every day for a year. I’ll be living in close proximity with my teammates almost every minute of the year. I already know that will be a challenge for me, and I anticipate seeing growth in my relationships.
On the race, constant change will be the norm. I will need to get used to team changes, packing and moving, and adjusting to new cultures and ministries. How will I respond when the only constant in my life is God? During a time when my belongings fit in a backpack, He will be my home.
As I look ahead and plan for this trip, I am making an intentional choice to be obedient and prepare my heart to be challenged and changed.
It may seem reckless to leave a good job for the uncertainty of life as a missionary. And it is. But I want to be recklessly obedient to God’s call on my life.
Is the World Race going to be a big adventure? Yes. But not for the travel, and not for the new experiences. It’s going to be an adventure in growing closer to God. It’s going to be an adventure of taking risks in faith. It’s going to be an adventure for the lives that will henceforth be forever intertwined with mine. And that is an adventure worth having.
Mark 16:15 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'”
