After much prayer and consideration, come January I will begin a full-time internship at Mercy Health, graduate CMU in May and then begin the World Race in October. For those who aren’t aware of what this mission trip is, the World Race is a journey to 11 different countries in 11 months to share the love of Jesus and serve others around the world. This unique mission trip asks young adults to pack up their life and abandon worldly possessions in exchange for an understanding that it’s not about you; it’s about the Kingdom. Bringing forth many challenges, but reminding us that God is in control.
I will be traveling to the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Lesotho, Swaziland, South Africa, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
But the real questions are:
How am I supposed to pack my entire closet into a 65L backpack?
How am I supposed to decide four shoes to bring among my 37 pairs? (yes, it’s probably more)
How am I supposed to leave my family (most importantly, my precious niece) for 11 months?
How am I supposed to raise enough funds?
How am I supposed to be comfortable with being uncomfortable?
I wish I could give you an honest answer to all these questions. I wish I could tell you there is a step-by-step process to prepare myself for this. I can’t, and there isn’t. This is scary. I’m letting go of every single plan I had for myself post-graduation.
BUT
He wants us to be uncomfortable
He wants us to let go of our plans
He wants us to give all our fears to him.
Because He provides.
We need to embrace the uncomfortable. We need to lose sight of the shore. How often do we not do something because of fear? Because it becomes a situation where everything isn’t in our control? Yesterday, today, and tomorrow I’m choosing to let go of what makes me uncomfortable and become vulnerable in pursuit of something greater.
There will always be another bump in the road, another border. You will never know what is beyond it until you conquer it. Do not get discouraged when the challenges become too difficult. Never stop loving and never stop pursuing Him because there is so much beyond that border. Trust Him.
I can’t do this without you all.
I ask that you begin praying for this new chapter of my life. Pray that my heart and the hearts of my squad mates become open to vulnerability and wiliness to serve. Pray that we begin to recognize love in unfamiliar places. Pray for safety. Pray for peace for us and our families as we prepare for this journey.
If you would, consider supporting me to raise $18,200 to be fully funded on this trip. This amount will cover all field expenses, including travel, housing, food, and medical insurance. If it is in your heart, you can donate by clicking the “Join my Support Squad” at the top right and follow instructions.
I will have my squad I will travel with, but I will also need my squad of support. Both are just as important. Join me as I continue to spread love to those near and far, in America and across the world. Thank you so much in advance for your prayers, generosity, encouragement, and love.
Wishing love before the next border,
B
