Many have asked me… why the World Race? So I’ve decided to write a blog post explaining at least a few of the reasons.
- First off I’ve developed a passion for missions. I’ve been on multiple missions trips in my past, each one being a little longer than the last, and with each one, my passion for missions increases by the end of it. Helping others in need, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ is so incredibly fulfilling.
Here’s a video of pictures from a few of the trips I’ve been on.
- I’ve learned that my life is NOT about me. It’s not about my experiences, or my happiness, it’s about one thing… GOD’S KINGDOM! This has taken far too long for me to learn, but the more I fall in love with Jesus the more I want everyone I come in contact with to fall in love with Jesus as well.
- My heart longs for a deeper relationship with my Creator, and I know this journey is going to break me, change me, and refine me. I want my life to be used for His works, but before that can happen I have to be changed. This trip WILL strengthen my faith, and I cannot wait!
- When I first heard about the World Race I talked to friends and family, researched it more, and spent many hours praying about it. Every time I thought about possibly spending next year around the world sharing the love of Jesus Christ, I knew without a doubt that this is where God wanted me to invest the next two years of my life… even if it meant giving up a lot in the process.
- I’ve always wanted to take a backpacking trip around the world. Never imagined it would be 11 months long, in a group of 50 people, and sharing Jesus, but I’m thrilled that it will be!!
- I have a heart that thirsts for adventure. Adventures that challenge me, and push me out of my comfort zone. If this trip isn’t challenging me, then I don’t know what will. I have encountered some of the most difficult challenges already… and I haven’t even left the country!
- Since I was little I’ve been traveling, and with each new place I’ve been to, my passion for seeing the beautiful world God gave us to enjoy strengthens that much more. There is just so much world to see, and so little time to do it in. There’s hardly any time to waste!
Am I scared?
YES, TERRIFIED.
Why?
- I just found a job that I love, and is it smart for me to leave the country for 11 months? Will I be able to find another job that I love when I get back? I’m trusting that God is going to open a door.
- There is no way I have the money for this on my own, am I going to be able to raise the money in time?
- I’ve never lived in another country for more than three weeks! That’s terrifying in itself.
- I love my family, and I am going to miss them like crazy while I”m gone.
- I’m a girl who loves routines, organization, and structure. I have a feeling this journey will be slightly lacking in all of those areas.
- This may sound superficial, but it truly is a concern of mine… How am I going to pack for this???
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Matthew 6:34
That is the verse that I constantly remind myself of on a daily basis. When I come home from the World Race, God will open a door for another job. God will provide for my financial needs tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow. He will protect me before, during, and after this journey. As soon as I remind myself of this, my worries subside.
With love,
Jasmine
