There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman by this title. It’s about not turning back from the place God has taken us. Even in hardships and discomforts we should stay where He has put us.
*A note to those who are considering the World Race- Don’t do it to get away from struggles; they are quite real on the Race. Don’t think that this will be another fun mission trip like the ones you may have gone on with your church. It is fun, but it is also hard. That’s some of what this blog is about.*
The World Race is no walk in the park. It brings out strengths, but it also can bring out flaws and weaknesses too. Being surrounded by the same 42 people 24/7 has its blessings and challenges. I have been challenged in my personality, talents, convictions, thoughts about myself and others, and my walk with Jesus. Some have been really good and some have caused me to step back and evaluate.
The ministry here has been different too. Last month was a lot of relational ministry; this month has been mostly manual labour. Don’t get me wrong, I have enjoyed the work, but it has been hard work. The bugs have been atrocious, and the (girls) showers are cold (think ice bucket challenge, almost). It may sound like I’m complaining, but I’m honestly not. I say all this to make a point. In the song it says:
The ministry here has been different too. Last month was a lot of relational ministry; this month has been mostly manual labour. Don’t get me wrong, I have enjoyed the work, but it has been hard work. The bugs have been atrocious, and the (girls) showers are cold (think ice bucket challenge, almost). It may sound like I’m complaining, but I’m honestly not. I say all this to make a point. In the song it says:
Burn the ships, we’re here to stay there’s no way we could go back now that we’ve come this far by faith. Burn the ships, we’ve passed the point of no return,our life is here so let the ships burn.
It is by faith that God has lead me to the Race and taken me out of my comfort zone. I cannot turn back now. Even when it begins to look hard, I’m past the point of no return. God has asked me and I have chosen to “burn the ships”
I shan’t be returning home anytime soon (sorry y’all). This is the life God has given me, and I will live it to the best of my ability!
I shan’t be returning home anytime soon (sorry y’all). This is the life God has given me, and I will live it to the best of my ability!
