So, this is my first ever blog-meaning it will probably be a little sloppy and all over the place, but I promise I’ll get better! It’s difficult for me to express all of the feelings that flooded my body when I got accepted into Gap Year, and all I know for sure is that I’m PUMPED. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I would have never gotten here without God leading me and bending my life to His will.
Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of man plans his way, but God establishes his steps.”
To me, this speaks boldly and loudly. I may have planned on pursuing Christ in my life after high school, but a 9 month mission trip and leaving everything behind is not what I had in mind! This is crazy! But, God has his intentions with me, and he has “establish[ed] my steps” by leading me to Gap Year.
This shows that God is taking over my life, and the ways in which He works are unexpected and unprecedented. The choice to commit to Gap Year was not made by me, but by my Creator, who had this planned for me even before all of the stars were in the sky.
Before and throughout my trip, I’m seeking guidance, counseling, mentoring, prayers, and financial support from people from all walks of my life! Although this is an amazing opportunity and I am so excited, I will need support from everybody who can help. I ask for prayers for my team, the World Race staff, the people I will meet on my trip, and for myself!
Again, I have been blessed with this opportunity, and God surely is taking control of my life and establishing my steps! Thank you for taking the time to read this, and have a beautiful day!
~Emily
