As I close out month 10 on the World Race I have much to share with those of you who have been diligently praying with me throughout this year. I am a bit timid to share this, and honestly, I don’t know the best way to go about it, so please bear with me.
My purpose in coming on the World Race was to find where I am supposed to be, and how I can best further the Kingdom of God! I think at the beginning I had the misconception that God would hand the answer to me on a silver platter. I believe I once shared with you though the picture of a piece of marble. Each month God has been revealing to me different aspects of who He has created me to be, and how He has created me to serve. Mix that with the Divine revelations He sometimes whispers to us, and my marble is beginning to take a definitive form. That form is turning out to be none other than that of a lighthouse.
While spending the month serving at New Song ministries in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua God revealed to me that I am to begin taking steps towards opening a coffee shop in Scotland – and it’s to be connected with a safe house for trafficked and abused women, providing income for them. The lighthouse part would just be the building I hope to have it in! There are many things that build into how all of this came together. Partly I was inspired and encouraged by our host, Lisa, who is a World Race Alumni with big dreams and a complete dependence on God to fulfill those. Read more about her on my team leader’s blog here: http://bradyandmarinmaciver.theworldrace.org/?filename=what-post-world-race-can-look-like
God not only used her to show me I can dream bigger than myself for His Kingdom, but He also began confirming numerous things through different situations. From other people I met, networks formed, and the promptings of the Holy Spirit, I have been led to the realization of this dream and the confirmation to pursue it.
My timidity comes from my people-pleasing side. As I sit here writing this the “what if” question keeps entering my mind – “What if that’s not where I actually end up?” But writing this is me taking my first physical step of faith toward this dream. I am approaching it as I approached the World Race: in baby steps. I will continue walking through each door that God opens, letting Him direct me in that way; and I wait with eager anticipation of what this will all turn out to be!
So as I prepare to come back to the States I am not too sure what the near future holds or will look like (sorry I can’t answer that question for those interested). All I know is that I am to be taking steps towards Scotland and this crazy idea of a coffee shop! I welcome any questions you may have, it’s just very difficult for me to put it all into words here.
I covet your prayers as God continues to lead – that I would be tuned to His voice, and willing to follow no matter the direction He takes me!
