Huge Changes Afoot – Part 2

As we finished praying I knew it was time to step out into
missions but I wasn’t sure how.  
My stomach was filled with intense butterflies; excitement, fear, joy
and freedom all surged through me. 
I’m a control freak! 
Embracing something so out of my control both scared and exhilarated
me. 

 

I see lots of people involved in missions who are
comfortable living a more go with the flow life; they are chill to let God lead
and seem to almost float from one place to the next.  I’m not that person! 
I like comfort and control. 
My pride is fed by providing for my self and trusting others is a
constant battle. 

 

Through out the next week I kept praying, “Ok God, if this
is from you show me how to move forward into it.â€�  God threw the doors open.  The decision to step out filled me with joy.  Wise people in my life confirmed
it.  It was time! 

 

I begin by talking to a group of amazing mentors.  During one of those
meetings Caroline McGraw and I started talking about Steps Over Swaziland.  Caroline has been doing amazing things
in Swaziland, which is where we met even though we both live in San Diego,
crazy. 

 

Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., last year Caroline led a
group on a 122 mile walk across Swaziland.  The first ever Steps Over Swaziland (S.O.S.) trip.  They ministered at Care Points and even
started the walk in Nsoko, my favorite place.  Adventures in Missions provided the logistics for the trip
and they partnered with NGO’s that addressed a variety of needs in Swazi.  Now through Liquid Worldwide they are
releasing an incredible documentary about Swaziland www.nnlfilm.com.  (I love this project and have written about it in past
blogs http://morganmckeown.theworldrace.org/?filename=the-state-of-my-life-address.)

 

While Caroline and I talked she asked me, “If you could do
anything what would you do?�

 

I answered, “I love to disciple people through
missions.  I love connecting teams
with what God is doing in the world and leading others in transformational
experiences.â€� 

 

Caroline smiled as I spoke and responded, “Morgan, I didn’t
plan on saying this today, but as things are growing we have been praying for
someone to direct Steps Over Swaziland and lead people on these trips.  Why don’t you take some time and pray
about coming onboard.â€� 

 

During the next few weeks God put everything in line.  I would go on staff and fundraise under
the umbrella of Adventures in Missions and my role would be to direct S.O.S.  Right now I’m finishing up my work with
the Junior High students at NCCC, June 2^nd/3^rd is my last
weekend.  I wanted the honor of
seeing the 8^th graders transition into High School!  After going to Swaziland this summer
I’ll officially take over directing S.O.S.

 

So this summer I’m walking 122 miles across Swaziland, which
is why I’m spending my days power walking like a mom on Starbucks.  This season is crazy.  The damn is broken and things are
rushing forward.