The World Race doesn’t change people lives, but God changes people’s lives on the World Race.
A lot of people talk about signing up for the Race after hearing a “whisper”, after getting that feeling that there is something else out there. There is an expectation of experiencing a world of differences, culture, pain, joy, dancing, food…
But the Pad Thai in Thailand or the high energy African dancing at church is not what satisfies. Traveling the world seems glamorous, holding orphans seems endearing, experiencing a nomadic lifestyle for 11 months sounds intriguing and although the World Race has all of these things to offer (and more) if that’s all you strive for, you will come home empty.
I came on the Race just barely wanting to give up the desire to be high every day. I knew there was no substance to the life I was living and I wanted more. I had gone from denying God’s existence to acknowledging He was the only one who could give me the satisfaction I craved. I just didn’t know how to get it.
If I never would have gone on the Race, I’m sure I would have gotten to know God better on my own. But I would have never gained the understanding that I have of Him through the experiences I had.
God uses the World Race as a catalyst for growth. Racers come on the field and rediscover themselves and God. Racers are given the opportunity to leave comforts behind and let God be their comfort. They walk away from the identity the world and their past has given them, and they walk into their identity in God. They let go of their hurt, and God heals. They let go of their preconceived ideas of love and experience a love they have never known.
I am beyond blessed to be working with such an amazing organization. I have gotten to witness life transformations on my original squad and the squad that I just finished leading. For some reason, God has chosen me to be a tool in this process… and the best part is: he has asked me to do it AGAIN.
I will be there to encourage the racers in this journey, and point them back to the One that this is all about. It is my passion to walk along side of racers because I know God is waiting to meet them.
In four weeks, I will be flying to Georgia to meet my new squad and coleaders. I am excited to see what these next few months will hold.
I am in need of about $7,000 to begin this next season.
If you feel led to support me, click the “support me” link on the left. To donate by mail, checks can be made out to Adventures in Missions with “Erin Hogan” on the memo line. They can be mailed to: Adventures in Missions PO Box 742570 Atlanta, GA 30374-2570.
