Hey Friends! Welcome to my blog! That sounds really weird saying because I never imagined myself to have a blog, but it will be here that I will post updates, stories, and pictures during my time on the World Race Gap year as well as my preparation before the trip. I leave for Swaziland, Thailand, and Nicaragua in September of 2019 and I could not be more excited for the plans that God has in store for me!
Many people have asked me why I decided to take a year off from college and embark on this crazy journey to 3 countries in 9 months. Let me start out by saying that I absolutely LOVE Texas A&M, and I have every intention of returning back here after the race, but while the answer to that question is not a simple one, the great commission stated in Matthew is: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Many factors were considered behind this decision but the ultimate heartbeat behind it is found in Matthew 28:19. We are ALL called to make disciples and be love to those around us, for me that is just going to look a little different next year than it has usually.
All throughout high school, I seriously considered and prayed about going on the world race right after I graduated. Missions had always been a strong passion of mine, and I knew several people that had gone on this trip. I really felt like this was where the Lord was guiding me in my life at the time, but instead of responding in obedience I put God on a back burner and placed my own desires and comfort above where I felt like the Lord was leading me towards. I wanted to go to college with my friends, make new friends, join certain organizations, and pursue a special education degree. I didn’t want to wait another year to go to college when I had already waited what seemed like an eternity after four years in high school. But upon coming to A&M, time and time again He has shown me that his plan is far better than any plan I could make for myself, and that He is the ultimate author of my story. God is calling me to uproot myself from my current position and put my roots down deep into him while on mission across the world. I am going on the World Race Gap Year to take an intentional year off to seek after God’s heart while serving His people. I want to surrender my own comfort and be the hands and feet of Jesus while spreading His name and advancing His kingdom. I want to walk in obedience and participate in this incredible opportunity to grow and discern what God’s plan and purpose is for my life.
God is ultimately in control and I am trusting in His good, perfect and pleasing will for my life. He is faithful, and I have every reason to believe that God is going to do a mighty work through me while on this journey. I have been so extremely blessed my whole entire life. Matthew 10:8 says: “Freely you have received; freely give” Swaziland, Thailand, & Nicaragua… I’m so ready for you!
