I decided to share a couple of encouraging post my world race family has sent me after I shared my concerns about being away for so long.I was originally supposed to go on this trip with a friend of mines but after parting ways I am now I am forced to stand on my own two feet and I would be lying if I told you I was not terrified.Father send me peace of mind.  2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

If you don’t mind stopping what you are doing and just sending a prayer I would appreciate it more then you could imagine.Love you all and I appreciate my world race family for the continuous support already. 

Darek HollisPraying for you. I had a dream about beginning the race a couple nights ago and in it suddenly became scared of the big unknown I was journeying into. Hold tightly to Jesus, but as you do remember that even more importantly he is holding you.

Melissa Brooke Vereen ^^^^ these people (and me far away!) are going to be your rocks during this season! You will find home in them because God is working for your good through them too! 

God has such a beautiful plan for you for this trip and is begging you to come near Him!! Cling to Him as He is carrying you in the palm of His hands. He’s gonna show you such amazing things. He is going to do such amazing things!!!

Allison Morris Hey guys! I know I’m not on this route anymore but I just wanted to let you know that yes, I’ve been struggling off and on with the same thing and that it is SUCH spiritual warfare! Of COURSE Satan doesn’t want us to go. Hang in there! Faith- believing that which we cannot see. God is bigger than our fears. If we earnestly seek Him, He is going to show us where we are to go. Don’t lose heart! Discouragement and fear are NOT of the Lord…..

Danielle Mills Trust that if God called you to this, He will provide the courage that you need to go through it! He is an unfailing, always loving God and is going to show you and teach you some of the most amazing things you will ever learn in life that will stay with you for the rest of your life.  You can do this girl!

Gabi Rodriguez The enemy isn’t going to win… God has called us to leave everything so we can serve him… And you know what? He is going to give us something better…salvation and eternity. Even when you go away from your family, their love is going to be with you every day… And guess what???!! We already love you… So be bold, be strong and be still in God’s presence.