When I first heard of the World race, I thought it was one of the coolest, interesting trips one could take in missions. I had no idea I’d be going on it 3 years later. Honestly when I first applied, I felt unqualified, and the night before my interview I was genuinely nervous and prayed to God that If I was ready to go, he’d send me. Sure enough the interview went great and I got a call back the same day with the best news. This made my heart marvel at how God isn’t interested in what I think of myself. He isn’t interested in how qualified I feel, or how I think I have control over my life, no. God isn’t looking for qualified people, he’s looking for available people. I’ve always heard the saying “Once you give it away it comes to you”. There is so much truth in that and its been amazing me the past couple of weeks. Once we surrender our will to God’s plan for us, we receive what we all have been looking for: our purpose. God’s purpose is so much larger than our own could ever be for our lives. When we give up control, he gives us so much of his love and direction that at first it can be sort of overwhelming. His love knows nothing but freedom, peace, direction, health, charity.
It is silly for us to think we can do it without God. All our worry is self-created. We want the grace and the peace of God but refuse to give up our control to him, the one who took our place. We don’t deserve it, but he doesn’t care, he just wants our hearts. That’s the type of love we all have been seeking, and the best news is we have a Father in heaven that has never given up on us and has never lost a battle. That is the good news. And no matter what you think you are worth there is a God in heaven saying, “Go son, I’ve got you”. Since the day of the interview and deciding to go on The World Race it’s been constantly reminding myself that God is looking after me, before me, and always with me to fight my battles. That is a beautiful truth that as a Christian I cannot ignore. God’s love for me doesn’t care about my worry or my level qualification I’ve created in my heart. He is a constant reminder.
Love, Brent McGill
