“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
-2 Corinthians 5:14-15
My name is Mallorie Miller. I am an ordinary person who has given my life to an extraordinary God. I invite you to “come with me,” on the World Race. I pray that as God transforms and uses me, He will do the same for you.
About me… I love to laugh, as often and as much as possible. I love spending time with people and having good conversations. My friends would probably describe me as genuine, compassionate, and encouraging. I enjoy watching movies, and I love music. I am not really musically gifted, but I sing and dance anyway.
I am passionately and unashamedly in love with God.
I grew up in Cambridge, Ohio, (which is just around the corner from The Boondocks) with my parents, my older brother, and my loyal, blind guard dog, Toby. When I was fifteen, my eyes were opened to the saving truth of Jesus Christ and God’s grace. I accepted Christ as my Lord, Savior, and Treasure. I then got involved with an organization called Young Life that helped me continue to learn and grow in my relationship with God. After high school, I felt that God was leading me to Ashland University, where I spent four years studying, playing, and laughing a lot. In Ashland, I found a community of absolutely amazing people who are committed to living for Christ and dedicated to walking through life together.
I am currently twenty-two years old, and I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion and Psychology from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Just a few short weeks ago, my life was headed in a very different direction. I was on my way to a Counseling Master’s Program in Ashland. I had a scholarship, an amazing job, an apartment (awesome roommate included), a church, and a community of friends that I love. But I began to feel unsettled about that path and took my future to the Lord (and spent countless hours thinking and asking friends for help…). I don’t remember receiving a clear call from God, I just remember realizing that even though that path “makes sense,” there is a still, small voice telling me that God wants me to leave it all and follow Him.
Why the World Race? I remember the first time I looked at the webpage, not thinking for a moment that I might actually do it. I remember thinking, ‘Wow. It’s like this trip was created for me!’ You see, I have always loved traveling and experiencing other cultures, and over the last few years, God has burdened my heart with a world that needs Him. I want to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and I pray that He will pour out His love through me. John Piper has said that “love is the overflow of joy in God that meets the needs of others.” I want to love.
To my family: Thank you for loving me enough to let me go run around the world for a year. I will miss you every day.
To my friends: We are going to have so much to talk about…
Thank you for your support.
To my Ashland friends: You are my slice of Heaven. Thank you for being a part of my life. I couldn’t do this without you. I pray that God will bring us together again.
To those I’ve never met: I found a great deal of inspiration in reading the online journals of World Racers who were strangers to me. I hope you find my experiences meaningful to you. May God bless you and make Himself known to you.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
1 Philippians 1:21
To Live is Christ,
M.
Take My Life and Let It Be
Frances Ridley Havergal, Remade by Christ Tomlin and Louie Giglio
Take my life and let it be // Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take my moments and my days // Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands, and let them move // At the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet, and let them be // Swift and beautiful for Thee.
Take my voice and let me sing // Always, only, for my King.
Take my lips, and let them be // Filled with messages from Thee.
Take my silver and my gold; // Not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use // Every power as You choose.
Take my will and make it Thine; // It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is Thine own. // It shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour // At your feet it’s treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be // Ever, only, all for Thee.
