Somehow, the fact that I would have to talk about myself in order to raise awareness about this World Race never quite crossed my mind when first applying. Not only talking about what I’m doing, but promoting it. I feel like a sales rep sometimes.
I have never been one to openly talk about myself. I ask questions to people; I get to know them first and then if they want to know something about me they usually have to ask.
When my mom tells others what I am up to, whether that be the next mission trip or a recent grade in school, I am always sure to shoot her a look of why are you torturing me before I proceed to explain the latest news.
So, naturally, it feels strange for me to bring up the World Race to friends, family, and strangers. It’s like I’m willingly torturing myself.
In reality, I’m not putting myself out there. I’m putting GOD’s name out there!
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The other day I was at a Chinese restaurant with my mom and showing her some Threads of Hope bracelets I’m selling to raise money. A waitress was stopped by the brilliant colors and asked what they were for.
I explained the World Race and how it’s pretty much a huge mission trip around the world. Realizing that she was not very fluent in English, I asked if she knew what a mission trip was. With a shake of her head, I wondered if she had ever heard of God, the Bible, or salvation.
Maybe it was the first time she had heard of someone going around the world because of what they believe. Maybe that moment was her first step closer to knowing God personally. Maybe she didn’t even understand what I was saying.
However she took it, God was introduced and recognized.
This trip doesn’t start when I step on my first flight. It’s already begun!
So, now that you’re here, let me tell you which countries my team and I will be going:
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