How I was called on this mission trip

 

 

Up until July I had big plans for after graduation.  I really had everything all planned out and I couldn’t wait to get started.  In June I went on a mission trip to South Africa.  It was on that trip that God said in effect “I have bigger plans for you.”  Basically he told me that while I had plans they weren’t his plans.  Ouch.  I knew deep down that he wanted me out of the country.  It was at this point that I started to get nervous.  I knew he didn’t just want me to go on another two week trip and the thought of relinquishing the control I mistakenly believed I had was pretty scary.  Scared or not, I started looking online for trips.  It didn’t take long before I ran across the World Race.  I can’t say that I immediately saw flashing green lights saying “RACHEL GO!” although that would be cool.  I did however find myself staring at the website for hours reading every blog ever written and watching all the videos (no I don’t really have that much spare time.  I neglected things like homework and class).  I knew God was telling me where he wanted me.  A lot of people will tell you God’s a gentlemen.  That he’s polite and his voice is quiet.  I don’t doubt for a moment thats how he is to them but thats not at all how he is for me.  I’m a pretty direct person and when God tells me to do something oh boy is he direct!  I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt this was where he wanted me.  I actually remember being in class and wanting to jump up and run as fast as i could to the mail box to turn in my commitment letter.  Not in an excited sort of way but his pull was so strong that I just wanted to feel some release that I knew would come with my commitment.  I know he has incredible things planned for my team and I on this trip! I can’t wait!!