Hi everyone!
If you are reading this right now I would like to first off say thank you so much for taking the time to hear my story. I think I am just as surprised as all of you are, doing this journey is something most people would find terrifying. I can honestly say that I have not had that feeling yet, mostly just excitement and more-so amazement that God has called me to do this. If you had asked me a week ago if I was considering going on an 11-month mission trip I would have laughed in your face. All I can say to you is that The Lord puts things in your life at just the right times. Never did I think I would be someone who would be embarking on an 11-month journey with the Lord. Maybe 2 weeks yeah, but 11 months? No way. And here I am, going on this crazy adventure in 2 short months.
Something that has always stuck with me is something my dad had told me since I can remember, “be comfortable being uncomfortable”. To be honest, when I was in college the last 4 years, my life was filled with worry and fear of failure and uncertainty of what I wanted to do with my life. I was so scared of failing, not being successful and having others think badly of me. It’s amazing what God has done in my life since graduating. I feel that everything has gone wrong in some way shape or form just for Him to show that this is what He has called me to do. He told me to stop worrying about myself and doing what’s best for me, and to focus on Him. His word. Living a life for Him. It is truly crazy how He has shown me this even in the last two months. And I am so incredibly thankful for that. Getting out of your comfort zone is something that is so incredibly important for us as Christians. We might say “not me” or “I wish I could BUT” when Christ is saying just go. Do it now. Don’t wait. God pushes us to do the uncomfortable. We need to take that step and accept it, and that’s just what I am doing. These 11 months are going to be more of an experience than I can even imagine, and I am so incredibly excited for what He has in store for me.
I applied for the World Race a month later than the deadline, calling just a few days ago asking if there was any chance I could still go in January. They told me that I could still apply and have an interview, and so that night I filled out the online application and had a phone interview the next day. Within the next hour, I got a phone call informing me that I was accepted for the January route. I was so overwhelmed with joy and excitement. Still, so many emotions are running through me as I process this. God has called me to do this journey, and joining this mission trip last minute is a bit crazy but it’s what He wants me to do. I know that.
With that being said, in order to do this trip, I am going to need some help from you. Help financially as well as help through your prayers. In order to go on this journey with the Lord, I need to raise about $18,000 to cover my costs of living, eating, and sharing His word. Any donation is greatly appreciated, and I encourage you to continually pray for me on my journey with the Lord.
Thank you very much for all of your love and support,
Adriana Ernst
Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me!
(612)-419-8369
