Let me tell you, preparing for the World Race is kind of funny. I’ve been telling people about it for so long to the point that I don’t even think when I talk because I just know exactly what to say and how to say it. I find myself talking about the race all the time but rarely do I actually stop and think about it. I really don’t think it’s actually hit me yet that I’ll be gone for a year going to eleven countries. Seriously typing that out feels weirdly normal but WHOA GUYS lets stop and think about going to eleven freaking countries!! It’s crazy cool and crazy scary all at the same time but gosh I sure am excited.
It’s all fun and games thinking about all the amazing adventures I’ll be going on and all the cool things Jesus is going to do through this incredible opportunity but let’s get down to business here for just a second (plz keep reading even tho I know u don’t want 2)
When I think about raising over 18,000 dollars I don’t even flinch. Not because I’m really good at this (never even done it for that matter) but because I know that I’m really loved. Let me tell you when you’re running off knowing you’re loved, oh boy, things don’t even come close to phasing you like they would if you’re running off fear (trust me I know that from experience). I truly believe from the bottom of my heart that If the world race is really what God has planned for me than money will NOT be the thing that keeps me from going.
Okay but lets be real (we love keeping it real here) there have been countless times I’ve told someone how much money I have to raise and just by the look on their face alone I think “hmm okay should I be a little more worried about this?” then I might have a quick moment of panic but guess what? I ALWAYS go back to the truth. I always go back to the cross. Why in the world would I spend my time worrying about something that Jesus already has completely figured out? Sure, the natural thing to do would be to stress out and wonder how the heck 18,000 dollars is going to come my way, but the beauty of the cross is that I don’t have to do that anymore. I don’t have to figure this out on my own. I don’t have to run around searching for 18,000 dollars in all the wrong places, stressed out of my mind, questioning if the money will really come. Nope! Jesus is a whole lot better than that. I will do everything that I need to do and then give the rest to Jesus and confidently expect him to show up and provide because he really is that good and I really am that loved. I trust that the same Jesus that bought me a relationship with the creator of the universe is the same Jesus that is going to provide the money to go on my trip. The choice is mine to be stressed or not, so I’m just going to continue and keep it real here, I’m choosing to rest in what I already know is true and believe that Jesus has completely got this and leave the good ole stressing behind.
Ayyy if you’re one of the very few that read this whole thing maybe you’re apart of God’s plans on providing for my trip!!! If you feel like donating well one, you rock and two, you can just press the donate button and do yo thang. I love you all and appreciate every donation, prayer, and sweet thoughts more than you know!! Feel free to subscribe to my blog that way you get updated every time I post! So much love. Peace out!
