I have known since the summer after I graduated high school that missions would be a part of my future. It was so easy for me to say my initial “yes” to the race, I was so excited and expectant for all of the ways that I would get to experience Him moving. It was the stage after my initial “yes” that really tested me.
I experienced people treating me like I was crazy for wanting to do this. “$16,600 is a lot of money to raise”, “What, you’re not continuing with school?”, and a bunch of other questions that really tested my faith/trust in what Jesus had called me into. I experienced Jesus saying no to the race last year & instead Him saying yes to college. I experienced funds not coming in when I thought that they would. I experienced my plans getting thrown out the window, and having to continue fixing my vision on Him even when everything else around me was crashing down.
But when He promises something He sees it through. He gives us the longings of our hearts with the intention of filling them (thanks for that one Pastor Ben & C.S. Lewis). So I will continue to say yes when the world questions Him. I will continue to say yes when I can’t see the reason behind the season. I will continue to say yes when everything seems impossible. Why? Because I trust His character. The process of the race thus far has taught me trust. Really simple but also really necessary in my relationship with the Lord.
So I guess what I’m trying to say is that i’m going on the World Race because I trust Him. My squad and I have talked about how we’re literally crazy people to be giving up beds, college, and everything that we’ve always known as normal for nine whole months. But I still trust Him. Sure it’s wild, sure its crazy, but we live for Jesus & not for us!
Thanks for reading everyone!!
Blessings,
Nikki
