I will be leaving the country in less than 3 weeks to head to launch in Atlanta, GA. My heart is so full right now and I will try my best to share with you how I am feeling. I will give you 11 emotions and feelings I am having right now:
1. EXCITEMENT:
I am so excited for the next year and all that The Lord has planned. I have no idea what will or won’t happen but it is going to be so great. I pray for His name to be glorified and my selfish ways to be put aside for His glory. So, I am ready to serve The Lord for this next year and see His people all around the world.
2. Unsure:
Basically, the next year will be matters of waiting on The Lord and letting go of any expectations I have. A big expectation/right that I have for the World Race, is having a plan to know what I am going to be doing and when. As you have read in my past blog about training camp, the WR is a matter of being patient and not knowing what months, weeks, days, or even the next hour will hold. Things will change at the drop of a hat, even my route may change, I have to be ok and content in knowing this the next year.
3. Thankfulness:
I have been overwhelmed with support and prayers from each of you. Beginning this journey meant raising $15,500.00 for this to be possible. I wasn’t doubting God but I was definitely hesitant of my ability to do this. Once again The Lord has proven to me His great powers and abilities. First of all, I have not raised a dime of this support but The Lord has used me to share my heart with others and they have opened their hearts to join journey with me. I am currently about $1500 shy from being fully funded (this included monthly supporters till December). There have been many times when I have been completely overwhelmed by how The Lord has provided for this next adventure and this has brought many tears of joy.
4. Joy:
If you know me, I am a joy to be around and have the personality of a crazy lady! This being said The Lord has made me very uniquely and I know He is going to use this especially this next year. He has equipped me with a boldness to proclaim His name and boldly pray for anyone anywhere. Since training camp my joy has been renewed, like never before, and I am ready to share joy with my squad, team, and the nations.
5. Overwhemled:
In order to leave the country for a year, there is a bit of preparation needed to put life on hold in the states. First of all this means quitting my job with Compass Group at Electrolux. I have had such a great time and experience there. My co-workers have been great and loved my singing: “what’s gonna work… TEAMWORK!!!” The customers have been wonderful and love when I sing to them while serving them some delicious food. I have to move back to my dad’s, which I have begun packing but will make the move Friday June 28. Tie up any loose ends of financial needs for the year. And try my best to see everyone before I leave, which I have come to the reality that I won’t see everyone.
6. Bold:
Ready to go share the name of Jesus to the nations! I have been soaking myself in God’s Word and continue to see Him caring and providing for His children, which I know He will provide all I need the next year.
7. Fear:
The World Race is basically a lot of unknown and having to have complete trust in the Lord, as well as Adventures in Missions, to guide us. Each month will hold something new and adventurous but I will not know that adventure until we arrive to each country. So fear of the unknown and not knowing details for the next year have been on my mind more than once.
8. Encouagement:
Each day I continue to be encouraged by squad mates, team mates, customers at Electrolux, God’s Word, my community at home, and having a whole new view on life in general. It is a true blessing to me to be able to share with others my heart and what I will be doing this next year. My God continues to provide this encouragement, and if you have a word for me, hit me up, for real’s!
9. Grief:
This is something I continue to struggle with and the fact of what life I am going to miss in the life of family and friends the next year. I have 2 very dear friends getting hitched in July and I’m sure more to come. I hate that I can’t be there to celebrate with them but will be in spirit and hopefully via Skype or face time. But God has revealed to me the greatness this year holds and what a unique opportunity this is for me to experience.
10. Gladness:
I have been consumed with gladness to serve The Lord, my squad, and my team!
“Make a joyful noise to The Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing!”
Psalm 100:2
11. I AM READY:
With all this being said I am ready to go and spend this year serving The Lord, in the nations. I have spent 6 months prepping for this from support raising, vaccinations, getting my gear, praying over this decision, and individually preparing myself.
A view of Thailand and where my first stop will be!
Thai food is my favorite cuisine and I am so excited to eat legit, authentic Thai food. You best believe I will be eating from the street vendors, sketch or not. This is why I will be taking Imodium with me:)
I am still in need of support to make this adventure of spreading the gossip to the nations a reality. Prayfully consider supporting me by clicking 'Support me to be legit'. Please be praying for final 3 weeks at home and getting everything done in a timely manner with little to no stress. God Bless you all and thank you for your support and following me on this journey!
