Because of God's crazy, glorious, ways, I have officially hit the deadline I needed by Friday to be able to go on the World Race!!
With that deadline hit, it all became so real. As I saw that beautiful $6,500 in my World Race account, I just sat there in shock. After more than 6 months of thinking about the Race, worrying about all the details of the Race, thinking there was no stinking way I could raise the amount of money, it is really happening.
The last minute details seem to multiply everyday, and if you've ever spent more than a few hours with me, you'll find that details are not my thing. Details overwhelm me and usually lead to me just goofing off, thinking about/doing something else, or finding someone who is a details person to come and help me figure out what to do next (Oh, hey Tyler!).
I am so thankful for the beautiful truth that Jesus is glorified in our weakness. I am learning what this looks like in my life more than ever. I am constantly reminded of how un-qualified I am to go around to 11 countries and share Jesus to these people. I find myself still strugging with the same sins I know I've been freed from and I start to wonder if I'm really cut out for this at all.
The most amazing peace and beauty comes when I realize I'm not. I'm really not cut out for this at all. But there are people all around this world that God has orchestrated our steps so perfectly that I will be able to be His voice and His love in a tangible way for them. That is just crazy to think about.
But He also has my steps orchestrated for tomorrow and every day leading to the Race to share His glory right where He has me. I've so often been stressed about the Race and very rarely taken the opportunity I have to talk about it, to give glory to our great God. So many people in America do not understand who God is and that He is greater than the comforts of home and is so beyond worth leaving everything I love for 11 months. That this is not even a sacrifice compared to all He has given for the wandering, sinner that I am.
So folks, this is really happening. Every day makes the World Race more of a reality in my life. My weaknesses are becoming more and more present, but I pray that His strength is on display.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12: 9
HUGE THANK YOU!!!! to everyone who has given financially/prayed/encouraged me on this journey so far! You are truly showing me what it means to be the body of Christ and I am in constant awe of the miracles you allow God to do through you! And I haven't even hoped on the plane to India yet! Can you imagine all that God has in store for this year?
I still have $9,000 to go to be fully funded and I would love to be able to leave home in less than 3 weeks with as little of that to raise as possible! Walk beside me on this journey by giving financially! I pray God shows Himself to you and blesses you in new ways as you join me on the World Race!
