I haven’t written a blog post in a long time, but I thought that I should share with y’all what God is orchestrating in my life right now. I’m blown away by how clearly the Holy Spirit has spoken to me and has continued to speak to me. I’m sure you’ve heard because you’ve seen all my annoying posts about t-shirts, but if you haven’t, I have been given an incredible opportunity to serve on The World Race (gap year)! The World Race is a trip sponsored by Adventures in Missions, an organization that sends out groups all over the world to serve and love God’s people. Typically the WR is 11 months in 11 different countries. But, since I am serving on the “gap year” team, my trip is only 9 months and we’ll spend 3 months in 3 different countries. My first 3 months will be spent in Guatemala, and then Lesotho, Africa, and then my last 3 months in Cambodia. I leave THIS August and come home at the end of April. I am beyond excited for this incredible journey.
I heard about the WR at the beginning of my senior year and immediately knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. But, I kept thinking that I had to finish college before I could. I kept believing that I had to get settled into life to do something this big. That’s just what everyone does. You’re taught your whole life that when you finish high school, you go to college, you get a job, and so on. But, I never saw my life fitting perfect into that plan. I always had something different envisioned for my life, I just never knew what. Towards the end of my first semester of college, I had this pit in my stomach and truly felt God telling me that this was not where I was meant to be right now. I was confused about what to do for the next semester and concerned because I knew this decision would affect my future.
One night in the midst of this confusion and uncertainty, I was listening to my college minister preach and his message that night was about bravery. He talked about how our life is too short to waste doing things just because we’re supposed to, rather than being bold and intentional with our life like God calls us to do. The holy spirit hit me like a brick wall that night. God spoke straight to my heart and assured me that I was meant to do something really big and that He would be with me every step of the way. I knew immediately that He was calling me to the WR and I’ve never felt such a peace about a decision in my entire life. I know that I’m taking part in God’s mission for the world, and God’s mission doesn’t fail. I’m pursuing this life on mission, not because I should. But because I get to. I get to serve and love on people that know nothing of Jesus. I get to show the hope of the Gospel to orphans and women coming out of sex slavery. I get to help build ministries and churches in a country that is 95% buddhist. How awesome is that??? I’m grateful beyond measure that God saw me fit to be a part of such a beautiful journey.
But, to do all of this, I have to raise support. If I have learned one thing recently, it’s that I hate fundraising. My trip is roughly $14,000 which includes pretty much everything I’ll be needing while on the field. While this is a massive amount of money to raise, I am not the least bit concerned that it isn’t possible. I have seen God’s hand move in mighty ways and I know that He controls this situation to the fullest. While I am just starting my second job and looking for a third, I know that I cannot do this alone. With that being said, I have been praying that God would bless others financially so in turn, they could bless me. If you are interested in supporting me at all, pray about it first, and then if you feel like the Lord is pressing you to give, then you can either contact me or click on the orange “support me” button next to that really big number.
But, more than money… yes more than money, I desperately need prayers! My college minister has said several times over the last couple of weeks that, “prayer moves the hand of God”. I have been resting on that statement and praying more than ever. So, I am asking you to do the same for me. Please pray that my love for Christ would grow in the months to come and pray for protection against the enemy. He attacks the hardest when the Lord is doing big things! Also, pray that my time preparing for this trip would be fruitful.
I hope now that some of you will better understand my heart for the Lord and His creation. THANK YOU in advance for prayers and any financial support! I am so appreciative.
ALSO, this is where I’ll be posting blogs before and during my trip to update everyone on how things are going, so be sure to subscribe!!!! 🙂
