I love the little ways God chooses to reveal Himself to me.
I was at work the other day, and not exactly having the best day ever. It was my second last shift and to be honest, I didn’t really want to be there. I was also feeling overwhelmed with everything that still needed to be done for the Race, and with everything I will experience while on the field. All these doubts, fears and insecurities had been flying at me. I was at the point where I’d started to say, “Um, God? Are you sure this is what I should be doing?”
With me so far? Mandi = grumpy and discouraged.
So I got to talking with a couple that were looking around, and it happened that the topic of the World Race came up. I explained to them what I was doing, and they were full of questions: How did I hear about it? How am I paying for it? Where am I going? What do my parents think? I was able to answer their questions, and share a bit of what’s happened so far. They went on to tell me what a great opportunity it was and how they wished they’d done stuff like this. They seemed very excited for me! The next thing I know, the lady pulls out some money for my trip, knowing that I’d been fully funded already. They just wanted to support me!
It felt like God was saying, “Mandi, stop worrying!
This is my plan for you. Trust me; I love you!”
When they left, another lady came to ask me a question about our merchandise. She then told me, “I overheard those people telling you what a great opportunity you have. What are you doing?” So I was able to tell her and her husband the same things! It was like a repeat of the first conversation, including the gift at the end! Totally unexpected!
It felt like God was saying, “Mandi, stop worrying!
This is my plan for you. Trust me; I love you!”
God is good. I don’t always understand why He does what He does, but I know that I trust Him and am willing to do what He asks, and go where He sends. Yes, there are moments when I’m terrified to think of what’s ahead, but I serve a powerful God and His strength is made perfect in my weakness.
(I shared my blog site with both couples and encouraged them to check it out. If you did, and you’re reading this, please know that I am so grateful! God used you to bless me, and I pray the same in return. Thank you for being a part of my journey!)
