It’s official! We are leaving on August 3rd 2017! It seems surreal to have a date to finally associate with leaving on this trip. As we are preparing to leave, through fundraising and figuring out how to leave our lives here for a year, we are constantly wondering what this trip will look like and how incredible it is that we are able to go on this adventure together.
But as exciting as it will be to travel the world and share Jesus with so many different cultures, fear is an emotion that has been running alongside that same excitement. Fear of the unknown, fear of instability, fear of leaving our families. I am often going back and forth in my head, one emotion to the other.
Then I remember. God has me. He is guiding our steps, one step at a time. He has this perfect plan for Andy and I, that started almost 4 years ago when He radically changed both of our lives when He brought us together.
As much as fear can enter my mind, learning to trust in God through surrendering to His plans is something that eases that fear every time.
And you know what? When I finally let go and trust, God totally rocks my world! His love comes through with blessings that completely catch me off guard. For example, I spend the day at work thinking and worrying about fund raising, then I get off work and see an email that we have another monthly supporter. Or He provides opportunities for Andy and I to save extra money every month to use towards our trip. Or we connect with someone unexpected who is interested in what we are doing and wanting to give. And the list could go on!
So through it all, I am learning to tell myself every morning to just let go of my fears and know that this dream of the World Race is actually happening. We have a route, we have a team, we have support coming in, and we have a launch date!
