If someone would have told me, at the beginning of this summer, that I would be sitting down to write a blog on my World Race page at this moment….I probably would have laughed in their face.
I graduated nursing school in May, with every intention of getting a job, getting experience, and earning money…
But then God started stirring things up…
"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me….for what does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" Mark 8: 34, 36
Double take. My heart whispered I really wanted to do that…but I had many valid reasons NOT to go on World Race…wasn't He asking for too much? Wasn't there some other way to take up my cross? leaving family and friends, career, my comfort zone, most of my possessions, predictability…
"Daughter what did I give for you?"
Every valid reason I had…lost its validity…somehow lost its power.
(Don't get me wrong–God sees and understands our emotions. He knows leaving family and friends, getting thrown into community and culture unexperienced before is scary…)
So I tip-toe(d) forward–hesitantly. Knowing that, underneath all the chaos, questions, and fears, is the heart of Jesus. I wanted that. I still do. I want to catch a glimpse of His vision. see through His eyes.
Sometimes what God asks of us doesn't make sense. Yet He longs for us to trust Him. trust His heart. and give Him a chance to work. in His way. in His timing. it's not easy, but He is faithful.
One of the main faith challenges right now is the money needed to go on this adventure…My first deadline is $3,500 by September 20. I ask that you prayerfully consider helping me reach this goal financially. God is more than capable of providing the money, and I believe He will do this through many of you! If 50 people would choose to donate $35 a month, for 10 months, I would be more than fully funded! If you would like to make a one time gift or donate monthly, please click on the "Support Me" tab and follow the directions given. I also added fundraising information to my About tab on the left side. Thank you so much for your prayers and support in advance!!!
No distrust made him [Abraham] waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised.
Romans 4: 20, 21
