Quirky. Adventerous. Loving. Loud. Quiet. Independent. Reflective. Indecisive. Spontaneous. Inviting. Random. Giving. Thoughtful. Peaceful. Rambunctious. Un-graceful. Clumsy. Passionate. Wishy-washy. Dramatic.
All words that have been used to describe me, Meagan Kelley.
Proverbs 19:21 has become somewhat of my life verse: "Many are the plans in a man's heart but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails"
I have been known to be wishy-washy, random and completely spontaneous in the plans I have dreamed up for my future, so this verse has grounded me and continues to teach me that no matter what script I daydream up for my life, the Lord will always come up with a more fulfilling plain. I want nothing less than to do the Lord's will and give Him the glory daily. It's a struggle for me at many times, but it is a lesson I am constantly learning and growing from.
The World Race for me is a part of this growing process. While for many people who hear about it feel like it is another random adventure in the life of Meagan Kelley, it has actually been one of the most thought-out decisions of my life. I'll write a more detailed blog soon on what made me decide to join the WR. Simply, I have finally decided to give my whole life, day in and night out, to do God's work. No more wishy-washiness. While this is causing me to travel to the most impoverished and unreached countries, I feel completely at peace in the uncomfortability of this future. I know I am where God wants me to be right now.
This is completely new for me, because in high school I was always wanting God to fit in my plans, not me in His. I wanted to party with friends, but still be able to go to Church with a clear conscious. I put God in a box that I only opened on Sundays, if that. Leaving for college at one of top-rated party schools in the nation, I knew I needed to make a definite choice to change. It wasn't until sophomore year though, that I truly gave up that lifestyle for life alongside of Jesus. Now, I desire to give up "Meagan's" every day for the Lord's will. I don't ever want to return to that life of me, my wants, my wishes, my social schedule…it was so unfullilling, but because it was dressed up in beauty, I didn't even realize how empty I was inside.
I am redeemed, forgiven, loved and made new by Jesus.
I am continuously amazed that the Lord has choosen to use me in a journey such as the WR. Follow me as I blog about all that He is doing. You can can emails alerting you of when I update by clicking on the subscribe button on the <– left hand column.
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