The story of David and Goliath has long been told about how poor little David was thrown into a situation that seemed impossible to survive.
But I know better.
You see, while David may not have ever touched a sword or shield, or ever seen the battle field- God spent years shaping David for that moment on the battle field. God had David for years flicking rocks, protecting his flock. For years, God was shaping David into what one could say was his destiny…
If you had told me a year ago where I would be right now, I would have laughed. You see, I had a plan. It was a decent ten year plan. I had a few back up plans too, just because I’m the type of person who likes to be prepared. Nothing prepared me for the year that I’ve walked.
God has spent the last year breaking me and building me up again. He was trimming the branches that no longer bore fruit. He was reminding me He held me in His hands when things were dark. He showed me His goodness and grace through others when I was unpleasant to be around. He guided me through the trenches of faith and life to find the glory that awaits when you trust God with your life wholly… In all of this, I find myself striving to find the sweet spot in life where my discernment, gifts, and dreams all collide with the will of My Creator and what He calls all of us who follow Him to strive for. I’m going to feed His sheep, and love “the least of these” with all that I am while I passionately and unswervingly pursue God’s heart. My journey in becoming the missionary I told my parents I would be at 17 years old. The missionary that I’ve only grazed the surface on these past 6 years. All with the help of a lot of people who make it possible, in the company of those who will become my companions, friends, and anchors. In all of this, He has been preparing me for what has and is to come.
I remember when someone I mentored told me she was going on The World Race. The World Race, a program headed by Adventures in Missions (AIM), is a journey to 11 countries in 11 months to serve, “the least of these.” The World Race calls Christians out of their comfort zones and provides the opportunity to serve in partnership with churches and ministries in local communities to preach the Gospel, plant churches, work in orphanages, minister to women and children trapped in prostitution as a result of human trafficking, and bring the restorative hope of the Father’s love to many tribes and nations, amongst many other ministries. I remember saying how cool it was but thinking, “This girl is crazy! 11 months!? 11 countries?! Ridiculous.”
But God placed a seed in my heart then that I can no longer ignore. My heart breaks and yearns to take orphans in my arms and pore out The Father’s great love over them. My heart breaks for all of the men, women, and children stuck in sex slavery that desperately cling to the hope that rescue will come one day. I prayed for God to use me, and I’m saying “Here I am!”. January, God willing, I will embark on an 11 month journey of faith that will require myself and my team to truly abandon worldly possessions and traditional lifestyle in the exchange of truly learning what it means to care for, “the least of these”.
If you wish to embark with me on my journey, there are two ways in which I desperately need your help:
If you feel so lead to help me reach the unreached, one of my greatest needs is for financial donations in order to support me in my time on The Race. All donations cover: transportation (Land, Air, Water), housing, food, fresh water, and other basic needs. Donations are tax deductible!
Most importantly, I would love to be prayerfully supported in this journey. Pray for me, my team, the nations we will be serving in and that the Lord will be glorified, above all else.
“Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—
it is written about me in the scroll.
I desire to do your will, my God;
your law is within my heart.”-Psalm 40:7-8
