This is not just Michelle’s World Race…. it’s your race
too.  That is why
I need to bring you in the loop
of some possible changes to my Route
. 
 
First I will explain a little about how The World Race is structured, to
help you understand the change.

            Each Route (itinerary of countries) is done by a Squad of 65
people.  The World Race               sends Squads
about 4-5 times a year (Launch Date). 
Each Launch Date can send up               to 3 or 4 Squads.  As a racer, I get to pick my Squad (which
means I pick my launch                   date and my route from the options available).  Then, the World Race breaks us into                 the
smaller Teams to form the most cohesive groups possible.

Right now, I am looking at
making a change in my Squad
.  Currently, I
am signed up for July 2012, Route 1.  I
am seeking the Lord about possibly
moving to Sept 2012.  There are 3 routes
to choose from, but Route 1 has caught my eye. 

Here is the link to the routes if you want to see my options

Sept Route 1)  http://www.theworldrace.org/?tab=routes&subtab=september-2012-1

Sept Route 2)  http://www.theworldrace.org/?tab=routes&subtab=september-2012-2

Sept Route 3)  http://www.theworldrace.org/?tab=routes&subtab=september-2012-3

 

When I said Yes to God, I
was not saying Yes to a Route, I was saying Yes to His leading in my life
.  When I said I would follow Him, I did not
expect to know where God was going next, only endeavor to follow with Him,
wherever He went.  As much as I have
fallen in love with my Squad and my Route, I hold it all with an open hand the
Lord and have given Him full permission to redirect my life as needed. I even had very gut wrenching, painful moments when I gave God permission to take the World Race out of the picture all together.  No matter how much I want this…. I want Him more!

 

The idea that things may need to change came about just this
past weekend, and
it has been
a painful, prayer-filled few days
. 
The main catalyst has been some student loans, so please keep that in
prayer.  Between you and me…I am asking God for a financial miracle!  The areas He has given me a burden and
passion for are non-profits…ie: not money makers :0) I welcome financial dependence
on the Lord, and am curious about how this debt will play in the long-term picture.  But, I know all of this is not a conflict for
the Lord.  He knows about the debt, and
the desires of my heart, and the plans He has for me…so I trust that He will
work it all out.  Just saying…prayer
works, so please join me in asking God for financial freedom :0)

please feel free to leave a comment with any questions, comments, prayers, or
encouragements! 
I would love to hear from you on this topic!  I deeply value your
input as I know you have committed to pray with me and believe God with me for
all things World Race
.

Questions anyone…..????