I am not the greatest writer in the world and I am also not too fond of talking about myself but I am going to give this a shot.
My name is Matt Morris and I am from Augusta Georgia and I am 23 years old. Being from Augusta, the home of The Masters, I am a HUGE golf fan. I also enjoy anything else that has to do with the outdoors like shooting guns and hanging around my family’s farm in south Georgia and eating pizza. When I am not outside or eating pizza I am normally then listening to either Bethel Elevation or Hillsong (plus many many others). Music is a huge part of my life even though I can’t play anything or sing to save my life. It always helps me get out of my funks. Music has been a big way that God has been speaking to me recently and He often uses music by these tree bands to tell me things.
I am the youngest in my family with two older sisters. My oldest sister, Hope, is married with two beautiful daughters. My middle sister Hanna is 26 years old. She is one of my best friends in the whole world and biggest role models. She has Cerebral Palsy and is in a wheel chair. Growing up I had to sacrifice a lot because I had to help take care of her. Because of all the time we were together we are extremely close and she has taught me a lot. She is a big reason that I am wanting to come on the World Race. She has showed me how to love the less fortunate. Despite her disability she is always wanting to do whatever she can to help others.
I feel a calling in my life to full time mission work and I am hoping that the World Race is the first big step towards this calling. I took my first mission trip in 2010 with my mom. We went with a group from our church to Tecate Mexico. Over the three trips to Mexico we were able to build a church house and school as well as do some street evangelism. After my last trip to Mexico I began to fall away from the Lord. I made some poor choices with who I surrounded myself with. I got into an unhealthy relationship which caused huge problems with my family and even though I thought I was living a Christian life looking back that was the furthest thing from the truth. About a year and a half ago I began to focus on building a stronger personal relationship with Christ. This was the greatest thing that I have done for myself in life. I got out of the unhealthy relationship and fixed things with my family. I began to get friends who truly cared about me for the first time in a long time. I also had the pleasure of serving with the youth at my church. This past summer I was able to go with the youth to Atlanta where we served at a women and children’s shelter. This trip reignited my fire for mission work which eventually led me to the World Race. I am excited for October to come so I can go out and serve the world but I know the next 10 months are going to go by WAY to fast and the fundraising is probably going to be one of the most difficult things I have faced in life. I know that this is something that God has planned for me so I know that He will provide the funds for the trip.
