As I begin this journey of preparing my heart for the World Race, so many thoughts are going through my head and emotions through my heart. My first initial reaction to being accepted to the World Race was excitement. Like that excitement that makes you feel dizzy and your hands shake… I ran to all my friends telling them the exciting news with pure joy. But then hours later, shockingly, my only emotion was fear. How could I really just leave for 11 months? How could I actually convince my parents that this is the path that I felt God leading me down? What if this was all just way to drastic for my average life and God really didn’t want me to go after all? So many doubts were flooding my brain. The decision was not an easy one for me.
It was through many hours of prayer that lead me to one of those gut feelings that pushed me over the edge to jump head first into this amazing journey I know God has in store for me. The feeling in my heart was just echoing throughout my head, “Don’t let fear be what is holding you back.” I have never been one to back down from a challenge because I was scared, but the reality of the World Race was something that truly scared me. I was concerned with my life, my friends, my family, and my money. That’s when it all hit me… “Set your minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden within the Messiah in God.” Colossians 3:2-3
None of these things were mine in the first place. Everything on this earth belongs to God and there is nothing greater to do with this life than devote it to Him alone. Accepting the life changing experience of the World Race is total surrender for me. Giving it all up for Him and living for Him alone. I have all of my trust in Him, that he will guide and protect me. I fully believe that He will give me the words to speak to His people and lead them closer to Him. I want to share His love to all of the nations! I pray that the World Race helps many fellow believers and myself make this world a better place all for the glory of God. And I pray one day everyone can totally surrender all to Him!
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you to. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
As I go about this journey, I would love your prayers and support!
