These passed few weeks of preparing for the World Race have been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. From researching and finding out as much as I can about each country I will be visiting, raising support, or just finding the right sandals to bring along; God has proven His true faithfulness to me over and over again despite my moments of doubt and uncertainty.
A few nights ago I sat in my room with books, journals, and my laptop in front of me trying to plan out and prepare for my departure in September. As I was scouring through page after page of suggested things to pack and take on the trip, I increasingly felt overwhelmed, as I am by no means a camping expert. I was trying to find a good tent and sleeping pad to bring with me as those things will be a necessity and will play a huge part in my sleeping situation for 11 months. At one point I forcibly shut my laptop in frustration because I thought there was no way I could do this on my own. At that moment I heard the Lord say, “Do you trust me?“
This phrase has come very familiar to me in the passed few months as I have encountered different situations that The Lord has taught me to trust Him in. I found it odd that He asked me this question in that moment as I was only frustrated because I couldn’t figure out which gear to buy. I pushed off the question and proceeded to reopen my laptop and keep looking. As I continued my search I heard the Lord say again, “Do you trust me?” So I stopped and took a moment to ask back, “with what? It’s just gear.” That’s when He began to remind me that not only is nothing too big for Him to handle, but also nothing is too small. He not only wants to carry our heavy loads but He also wants to help us in the seemingly little things.
That night I was reminded that He is with us in every step. In moments of feeling overwhelmed and without direction, He is our ever-present help. Even if it’s just helping find the right sleeping bag to pack. If He is so eager to be there now in my preparation, how much more will He be willing to be my guide when I’m out on the field across the world?
So I ask you, Do you trust Him?
I sure have learned to always answer that question with a yes… even in the little things.
