First of all, many of you may not know what World Race is, so let me just enlighten you. World Race is a mission trip that lasts for 11 months and goes to 11 different countries. While I’m on this race I will be going to Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Lesotho, Swaziland, and South Africa. We are partnering with local ministries that are already on location in each country, and fulfilling the call to make disciples of all nations as stated by Jesus in Mark 16.
While I was drinking my coffee and reading my Bible one morning before class, God was really speaking to me about the different seasons and trials that I may go throughout my entire life, and just keeping in mind that the promises God has for my life, that there are for good and for me to prosper and not to harm me. I mean leaving all my friends, my job, school all for a year to go to the other side of the globe is kind of a scary idea when you really think about it. But I know God wants me here especially in this specific season right now. It is 100% God who opened this door and gave me this opportunity. But while I was just sitting there, God revealed to me that I am in a season of waiting and patience. I have never really been good with patience ever in my life. I always want to know the answer right then and there, or I want some kind of response no matter what it may be. I have never been in a season of waiting before, so this is uncharted territory for me. I mean, it is a couple months before I launch to leave in August, so I have a lot of waiting to do! And this unprecedented season of waiting and patience, I believe, is God’s way of preparing me and giving the opportunity to really press into what He has in store for me these remaining months I’m here and the coming 11 months after that. There is still a lot to prepare for mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, but I know God is standing on the other side of this whole journey with a smile on His face saying, “See I had you back there before you left, and I have you right now.” And I will be able to look over my shoulder and see His goodness every single step that I have taken.
