I've been thinking a lot lately about what I want to get out of this whole experience and I haven't been able to come up with some clear answers yet. So I'll try to keep it short and just jot down some of my hopes and expectations for the World Race.
- I expect to be challenged spiritually, physically and emotionally
I know that God is going to be working through us to do His work but I think about how uncomfortable I feel sometimes when I get put into challenging situations. But there is one truth that I need to hold onto. God promises us in 1 Corinthians that He will provide a way out when we feel like we cannot bear it.
- I hope to make incredible relationships with new people
Sometimes it takes me a while to open up to people and be myself around a new crowd. This experience is going to take me out of my comfort zone in a big way! I'm very much an introvert and I don't really thrive among large groups of people; especially large groups of people I do not know yet. I will have to go into training camp with an open-mind and an open heart in order for God to be present.
- I want to be transformed into what God wants me to be
My whole life I've tried to make decisions on what I think is best for me, instead of bringing it to God and letting Him direct my life. This will be a huge challenge as I know that The World Race will make me call into question whether I will do this on my own or whether to let God take the reins. I need to learn how to hear the Spirit's voice and to bring everything to Him in prayer. Another verse comes to mind when I think about doing this:
" Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything." Philippians 4:6
To sum up all my thoughts, I can try to think about what to expect from this experience and ponder upon what I will encounter on this adventure but ultimately God will decide what He will want to show me and what He will want to teach me in the next year.
