I should be doing homework… but I can’t quit thinking about how crazily God is working in my life right now, and how badly I can’t wait to share with you. I have been blessed with a wonderful opportunity to travel the world and share the love of God with the broken and beloved people of His Kingdom. I am filled with joy that I have the chance to dedicate 9 months of my life to my passion; serving Jesus Christ and His people.
In the midst of my crazy busy life, I can’t seem to comprehend just how wonderful our Father is. Each day I am reminded that this is all a part of His plan. From working 3 jobs, taking 18 credit hours, balancing social and familial relationships, and now planning for the World Race, I can only continue to pray that God will keep me calm and collected, and I am reminded that my stress is HIS stress. Each obstacle is HIS obstacle, each challenge is HIS challenge, and each success is HIS success.
From planning fundraising events, to sending support letters, selling bracelets and necklaces, and having my first little fundraising event this past weekend, this is all becoming so real to me. It is finally setting in that I will be leaving my life behind for 9 whole months. I will be fully surrendering to God, and the plan that He has for me. I will be fully relying on Jesus in the deepest times of desperation. During the next 149 days (yes, I said only 149!!), I will be preparing mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, and most importantly spiritually. I will be navigating through the difficult times of preparing and fundraising. Many people have looked at me like I am crazy when I have told them how much money I have to raise. I love when people tell me that I won’t be able to raise $14,951. You are right, I cannot. But God can, and God will if it is His will for my life. God will give me the resources and the support that is needed for this trip. I sometimes feel I am the only person surrounding me that has a peace about the cost of this trip, and it is only because I fully and completely know that this is God’s plan for my life over the next year.
From sending support letters, to arranging doctor’s appointments for vaccines, to buying equipment, this is all SO real, and it will only continue to become even more real with preparation. God is with me during this process, and He will bless this opportunity in more ways than I can imagine or even comprehend. God WILL provide, and I have no doubt in my heart at all.
There is 66 days until the first payment, 134 days until the second payment, 150 days until LAUNCH, and 263 days until the final payment. Join me in prayer as the deadlines are approaching quickly. Thank you for your unending support and for joining this journey with me. It’s going to be a bumpy ride!
xoxoxo,
Keia Blair
