I HAVE BIG NEWS! 🙂 I am going on The World Race!!
Here is how it happened:
This past year as I was quickly approaching the end of my college years, it was heavy on my heart to fully know the path that God would have me go. For months I battled with my desire to stay comfortable, to not have to sacrifice anything, and to give in to the message when the world says “your life is about you.” I tried to downplay and silence the voice inside of me urging me to continue in the mission that God has for me, even if that means abandoning the life that I thought I deserved. I could not forget the memories of flying over Malaysia on my way home last January, as I watched the Islamic Mosques get smaller and further away, burdened by the fact that my friends were still deceived by a false God. I could not erase the pictures in my mind of those I met who gave it all to serve Christ, nor could I forget the hum of the call to prayer every morning in our Chinese city. As I learned to surrender my plans, and be open to whatever path God would desire me to travel down, it is evident that God, waiting for my submission, had something extraordinary in store for me.
I came across a verse that spoke directly into my heart, calming the doubts within me that spoke of my inadequacy and reminded me of the struggles and heartache that I encountered in my last mission. “You know, from the very first day I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the first time, serving the Lord with all humility, with tears and with the trials that came to me… But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish the course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace” (Acts 20:18-24). I desperately desire to finish the course that God is laying in front of me, and He has been faithful to open the doors and lead me gently, assuring me that every moment of every day, He will be my strength.
The Lord has opened up a door for me to travel with an organization called The World Race. This trip is an 11 month mission trip to 11 countries with the single focus on reaching the world with the gospel by caring for infants, ministering to the hurting, building up churches and leaders, and teaching the truth to those who are seeking and those who have been deceived. In January 2014, the Lord will bring me back to Malaysia as well as to South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Ireland, Romania, and the Ukraine. In order for me to be able to go on this trip, I have to raise my support and trust that God will provide for the trip that He has hand picked me to be on.
In order to be able to go on the World Race, I have to raise $15,500 which will cover all of my expenses. I am asking friends and family to pray about the involvement in which they feel led, whether that is financially or being on my prayer team. I desperately desire to make an impact on the world, and I am asking that you consider being a part of this incredible journey with me. This financial support can be given as a one-time gift or as monthly donation, wherein you choose the amount and beginning and end date. If 50 people pledge $25 a month for 12 months, I would have 100 percent of the funds necessary for my trip.
If you desire to contribute financially to my trip, funds can be given to me personally or paid online. If you desire to write a check, please make payable to Adventures In Missions and send to Adventures In Missions, PO Box 534470, Atlanta, GA, 30353-4470. If you would prefer to make your donation online, you may do so by visiting my blog site at: abbystewart.theworldrace.org. Just click the “Support Me” link in the upper left side of the page and complete your donation as instructed.
I thank you so much in advance for your prayers and your support in this extraordinary job that God is entrusting me with. I pray that I would not only be a blessing to the people I will serve, but to you and your family also. I would be honored to be your representative in sharing Jesus Christ to the nations.
In eager preparation of great things,
Abby 🙂 🙂
