Life is made up of choices. All throughout life you have to make choices. Whether it be something simple like choosing an apple or a cookie, or something big like choosing a college to go to after high school. I’ve grown up knowing that the decisions I make will impact my future no matter how big or small, so of course choosing such a big step to take and deferring a year to go on a mission trip for nine months with people I’ve never met going places I’ve never been is a bit nerve racking. Through the time of deciding what path to take I had encouragement from my family and friends, but knowing I had to leave them and not see them for almost a year was something I wasn’t sure about. I was being pulled in so many directions, and I was unsure about what to do. Even though I was scared of leaving my whole life behind there was one thing pulling me to go on this journey. Throughout the decision process I was receiving so much support and advice, but in the end I knew there was only one person who could tell me what I should really do, and that was God. Being called to do something out of your comfort zone is terrifying. You don’t know whether or not you will succeed, but I knew deep down I would. I have always been scared of the unknown. I’m definitely not the type of person to do anything adventurous or go out of my comfort zone, but one thing I have learned over and over again throughout my life is that God calls you to go out of your comfort zone. You have to be willing to let go of your insecurities and your fears, and let God move you to where you are called to go. It is hard to let down your barriers, and trust that He will move you where you’re supposed to go. James 17:7-8 says, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.” After letting God lead me to where he was calling me to go, my life has been completely altered. Instead of college I will be traveling the world, sharing his word, and doing what I am most passionate about, helping others. I put all my trust in Him, and now I am blessed to be a part of a great group of people I’ve been able to get to know over the past few months. I am super excited to be able to go on this journey, and to trust God to lead me where I am meant to be.
