Why am I going on the world race. Well that’s a good question.
When people ask me this, I would probably tell you the short answer.
“I felt called to it.”
The long answer is this: I never ever knew what I wanted to do after high school. All I knew was that I wanted to do whatever the Lord wanted in my life. So I searched and prayed for the direction of the Lord. After looking into many colleges and different majors, because that’s the “norm” these days, I just didn’t see the PURPOSE in going.
Sure, I like the idea of college, but only because the thought of living in a dorm with someone who would probably become my bestie, and the thought of being able to decorate my dorm super cute and just experience life outside of home, seemed like an amazing adventure. Not for the lectures and classes. Plus I had NO clue what I would major in. So four years of school with gen eds, and student loans to pay the rest of my life for a major I probably won’t use. I didn’t want to go to college unless I knew for a fact what I wanted to do, because I didn’t want to waste time and money. So instead of college I started looking into trade school, where I could save some money and get a good job right out of it. Where I could then go back to college in the future when I finally figured out what I wanted to do. Well, I couldn’t find anything that I wanted to do. Well now what?? I was so lost. All I could do was pray about it. I asked the Lord to tell me exactly what to do.
Then one day I was catching up with my friend Emily and I was explaining how I was struggling to find something to do after high school, and that’s when she told me about the World Race Gap Year. She told me a little about it because one of her friends went on it. The thought of me going on a nine month missions trip seemed both exciting and crazy! I did not think I would ever be called to missions work like this. I researched the organization and it seemed legit so I finally told my parents about it and they said this could this seemed like an awesome opportunity for me.
I specifically remember, when I was about 10, that my dad thought I might get called into the missions field some day. When he told me that, I thought “What?? Me?? God would use me, little Sydney Stubrich?? There’s no way.” Well here I am!! After much more prayer and direction, I took the step of faith and I applied. Everything went well, and I was accepted into the program!
From then on, the Lord has just been over abundantly been blessing me both with support and finances. Ever since Emily told me about WRGY, I have had this peace about it. A still, quiet, resting peace that fills me whenever I think about it.
I’m excited to travel this world, I’ve always wanted to travel the world and see the amazing creations the Lord has made. I’m excited to meet new people, learn about cultures, and walk this crazy journey with my Father. I believe the Lord has called me to be a light to his people, to show the love of Jesus and to use what he has given me to further his kingdom.
From the next season in my life, I want to hear the next calling on my life. I want to see God move in me and I want to further my relationship with Him. I hope to make lasting friendships with my squad mates and just see the beautiful wonders of this world.
Thanks for reading:)
