Am I mentally insane? That’s debatable. A lot of people don’t understand why I am choosing to participate in the world race. I’ll get there. But first, let me tell you why I’m NOT doing it.
- I’m not doing it to gain popularity, exalt myself, or get my name “out there” (that’s literally the last thing I want to do, and I deserve recognition for nothing).
- I’m not doing it so that people can see how great Jenna Baus is (haha, good joke)
- I’m not doing it to brag, boast, or to have a notch in my spiritual belt of accomplishment (I am nothing and can do nothing apart from Christ).
- I’m not doing it so I can have a fun time seeing the world (it’s not going to be a glamorous vacation of sightseeing).
- I’m not doing it because I think I can change the world (I wish).
- & I’m certainly not doing it because I just really enjoy asking people to donate money (hardest and most uncomfortable thing ever). I can’t even count the # of people who have already said “you’ll never raise that much money in time”.
So, here is why I AM doing the world race
- I am doing it so that He would be exalted, and so that His name would get “out there” to more people. “Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together.” Psalm 34:3 May they know that you alone, whose name is Yahweh are the most high over all the earth.” Psalm 83:18
- I am doing it so that people can see how great God is “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.” Psalm 145:3
- I am doing it to boast about what Christ did “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Galatians 6:14
- I am doing it so I can better appreciate Gods creation and His people.
- I am doing it because I know that He can change the world (after all He did create it in just six days). But that sometimes requires surrendered people.
- & I’m certainly doing it because raising this exorbitant amount of money is pushing me out of my comfort zone and teaching me to put my actions where my mouth is. The funny thing about faith is it looks a lot like doing.
God knows all of my weaknesses, He knows that the very things this trip requires are some that challenge me most, such as letting go of control and just going with the flow, asking for help, speaking with confidence, being without make-up and nice clothes, and being transparent with others just to name a few. I believe that He uses challenges to grow us and mold us into His likeness. I want Him to chip away at some of the chunks of selfishness, pride, and fear that weigh me down. So here I go, I’m going to take the advice of Nike and just do it! Or the advice of Jesus when He told His disciples that if they wanted to be a true disciple they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him. I believe that Gods hand is on this because when I applied I left it totally in His hands and I prayed that it would not come about if it were not His will. I really believe that He has certain people in certain places already lined up that I am supposed to reach somehow through this trip. I hope this helps clarify what the world race is all about for me. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to share!
Thanks for reading and being a part of this journey with me! 
