Back in the Fall of 2013 God and I had been wrestling. I felt a change coming in my Spirit, but I was reluctant. I was very happy with my job, my church, and my life. Why did anything need to change? The more I questioned God and resisted God the more miserable I became.
I went to a young adult encounter retreat during the middle of October. I went not knowing anybody, but telling God that something had to change and something had to give. Little did I know, but I was what had to change and I had to give myself completely to God. The first night God showed me that I had been raised up for ministry, but I was still bound by worry. I longed for a God moment, but I continued to wrestle with God. The next day we went to breakout sessions and God showed up in a mighty way. God confirmed his calling for me and showed me it was time for me to walk by faith in His calling. I went to service that night not wrestling with God, but expecting a move of God and I was not disappointed! The word that was spoken was if you are available and accessible to God then He will make you and your word accepted by people. Talking with many leaders during the weekend and hearing what was said from the pulpit there were many confirmations that there was a change coming in my life and it would most likely include a location change.
The next week I was looking for vacation ideas for summer. I was thinking of going to Africa. One thing that I couldn’t figure out was if I wanted to go for vacation or ministry. I stumbled upon the World Race website. I could not stay off their page and I kept looking at all the routes. I read every part of their website and could not get enough. My spirit could not be steered away! September 2014 Route 2…How could I not go??? Really, am I crazy??? How can I go???
After reading all about the World Race I thought it was the most amazing ministry. But was God really telling me to go? The following weekend at Walmart I ran into a friend from my previous church and she was asking if my mom’s house nearby was rented out. I told her it was and asked her why she was looking. She said her mother wanted to live closer. After asking what she was looking for, I realized that my house fit but would need refinanced to lower the payment. Somebody to live in my house while I was on the World Race…hmmmmm. Could it be possible???
My spirit kept showing me God will make a way for me to go! I told my church leaders and family of my plans. Many questions were asked and many times the best response I could give was because God has called me to go. He has called us faithfully serve him, even if it doesn’t always seem reasonable to everybody. So I continued to pray that God’s will be done and I took the first step to refinance my house. The appraisal came back exactly what I needed ($15,000 more that 2 years ago!). God did it! Then I applied and was accepted to the World Race! Now I get to see God continue to work as he makes a way with finances. There is no doubt in my mind that God will provide so His work can be accomplished!
So here I am…answering God’s call to go…11 countries in 11 months…for pure ministry!
