Hey everyone! I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted so I just wanted to give you all an update on my journey so far.
Throughout the past couple of months, I have made this life-changing decision to go on the World Race Gap Year. As exciting as that is, there is an overwhelming amount of preparation that goes into it, some of which has already started. Fundraising is the biggest item on my list at the moment. So far, I have already raised $1, 260 which is amazing! I’m so incredibly thankful to everyone that has contributed with either money, but also given me cans/bottles that I have been able to return for money. However, I have noticed something about myself. Because I am so unbelievably excited to go on the Race and complete all the other things on my list of preparation, being patient throughout all my fundraising has been a challenge. I just want to be fully funded so I can check it off my list of things to do and move on with other ways to get ready for the Race. Except, I have to remind myself, that’s not at all how it works. Of course, it’s only month two of me even deciding to travel across the world for 9 months. It’s a lot of money and I shouldn’t be worried that I don’t have my whole $16,000 yet! This is where faith comes in.
Recently, I was talking about my issue with patience to one of my very good friends. We text often and sometimes give each other prayer requests with things going on in our lives. Well, this was my prayer request when I talked to her. So, she texted me the next day and told me she prayed for me…and God answered her. She sent me the link to the song “Not in a Hurry” by Will Reagan & United Pursuit” (if you haven’t heard it, I highly recommend taking a listen), along with some of the lyrics she felt was being laid on her heart to share with me. She also sent me the bible verse 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 to look up in my bible. Man oh man, did those two things speak to me. I felt so heard from God and I would be lying if I said my eyes didn’t tear up reading my friend’s text message. God is so good and His timing is EVERYTHING! It’s not up to me to decide when things have to get done, or even when I want them to get done. I shouldn’t be worried or stressed about fundraising because I have faith that if God really wants me to go on this trip, it will happen. Isn’t that amazing?
One last update, I’M SELLING T-SHIRTS SOON!!! I am currently in the process of designing and getting t-shirts ready to sell, so be on the lookout! All the money from these t-shirts will go straight into my World Race Fund which will help me out a ton! Again, a big thank you to anyone and everyone who has already helped me financially on this journey, and a big thank you in advance to anyone and everyone who buys a t-shirt!
Love you guys!
Quincy
