Everything we do in life has a “why” behind it. There is a reason why I had eggs instead of a smoothie this morning. There is a reason why I chose to go on a walk today. There is a reason why I wore jeans today. All of these things have a “why” behind them. I had eggs because I like them better than smoothies. I went on a walk so I could spend time outside. I wore jeans because it was cold. I did not give these “why’s” much thought because they are small and don’t have a big effect on my life. But there are some decisions in life that require a bigger and more thought out “why”, and my decision to do the World Race gap year is one of them.
Why am I going on the World Race?
Let’s start at the beginning, when I first heard about the race. It was spring of 2022 when I heard of it, and the instant I learned what it was and the meaning behind it, I felt a tug on my heart, and had an intense desire to be a part of it. I stayed up soooo late that night doing research on the World Race, praying and asking God if that was where I should be.
One of my first thoughts while doing my research was that I would get to combine two of my greatest desires. I have a desire to travel, and the idea of going to four different countries made me so excited. I also have a desire to show Gods love to as many people as I can. So, the idea of being able to combine those two passions sounded incredible to me.
As I continued to do my research, I saw one of the countries the World Race goes to is Eswatini. The description of the country and what they do there really caught my eye. Eswatini was unfortunately hit hard in the HIV/ AIDS crisis and there are a significant number of children who lost one or both parents. The World Race comes alongside the children and families to help them have a better future. This really hit me hard because my empathy for children who have lost parents has grown immensely over the last few years.
In October of 2021 my dad passed away. This was really hard for me because my dad was my best friend. His love meant so much to me. It is a weird and difficult thing to not have that love present with you anymore. Because of this experience, my understanding and empathy has grown for people who have lost one or both parents, my heart aches for them.
The thought of being able to love on these kids who have lost parents really warmed my heart. And I loved the idea of being able to tell these kids about God and His love for them. Because while they may not have their parents and their parents love with them anymore, they will always have God and His love with them. And Gods love is perfect, it is unconditional, never-ending, and bigger than we can even fathom.
That is my “why”! That was what happened the day I heard about the World Race…and now a year later, here I am! I’m doing it! And I am so excited!!!
I am so excited!!!
I am so excited to be going on this adventure! It is a dream to be able to go to Guatemala, Cambodia, Eswatini, and South Africa to share the gospel and love on the people there! It would be such a blessing if you would support me on this adventure. You can support me by donating or by praying for me and my team. Also, I am going to continue blogging throughout my trip, so stop by and give it a read!
I am deeply grateful to you all for reading this and supporting me! If you want to hear more about my “why”, I would love to have a conversation with you and go into more detail.
Here is my link to donate: Donate to Megan Wright for 2023 World Race | Gap Year: Outreach Route – Adventures in Missions (powered by ServiceReef)
