When I first heard about the World Race I was immediately interested. The main thing that caused me to hesitate when committing to the Race was the idea of fundraising what at the time seemed to be a monumental number. Now I am over 90% funded and am still in awe of how I got here.
Most importantly I should take a minute to acknowledge all of the incredible help that I’ve gotten from all the people in my life. My parents specifically are so supportive and have helped so much throughout the fundraising process. There are connections and relationships that my parents and grandparents made decades before I was born that have contributed to my journey and my fundraising, and I think that God weaving those threads into a beautiful tapestry is extraordinary to think about. I have so many great people in my life. Thank you all. Obstacles always seem a lot bigger before we start, and I always forget how good our God is.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
As I move closer to training camp and the launch date I’ve started to realize that I’ve become very nonchalant about the journey I’m about to leave on. I used to be so frightened and excited and anxious about the idea of going on the Race, but I feel like I’ve grown so comfortable with the idea that it has no affect on me anymore. I am almost indifferent about my trip now. Maybe I have been thinking about it for so long that I am completely comfortable with putting all of this in God’s hands or maybe the opposite is true and I have been putting off confronting the reality of how close this is now. I hope it’s the former but honestly I think it is a little of both. Either way this expedition is coming up whether I’m ready for it or not. I am confident that whatever the case is I won’t be led wrong in the end.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:8)
