I was recently accepted into this world changing experience called the World Race. Now I find myself tracing the steps God placed for me that lead me to this moment right here, right now. Learning how someone like me got to the point of preparing to travel the world for nine months so I can speak the truth of Jesus.
Over the course of several weeks I became informed about the World Race. Congratulating those who were accepted, but understanding that it simply wasn’t meant for me. My father being and Emergency Medicine physician, college was the next step for me. Throughout high school the broadest my plans went was choosing between which university I would be attending coming the fall semester of 2018. Of course I would be staying in the great state of Texas, I could not fathom traveling any farther. Even with all of these tightly structured plans that I had formed, I was not able to shake the feeling that I truly had no idea what I was suppose to do with my life. I began to pray to the only One who has all of the answers, God. I prayed for guidance, that He would give me His eyes so I would be able to follow the path the Lord had set for me. I was driving when God spoke to me. Going through my neighborhood I began to analysis the houses, questioning the importance of living in a certain home, or driving a specific car, trying to determine the reason for all of this. I concluded that nothing has a purpose if it is not done in the glory of God. Realizing this, I still continued on my path to higher education. I was actually filling out my college application when the Holy Spirit turned my world. Almost like a small bug that would not leave me alone, I could not get the World Race off of my mind. My friends had been continually sharing all the engaging stories of where their life would take them next. Leaving me to wonder, what was next for me? As I typed in my qualifications and essays in to hopes of being accepted into the right college, the Holy Spirit told me to stop. I felt almost sick, as the thought “Why not?” came to me. Why not give everything to God and take on this wonderful terrifying adventure. In that moment I chose to follow the Lord’s path and I started my World Race application.
According to my plans, college was definitely the next step for me. Allowing God to be in control of my life has lead to me to a place I would’ve never imagined for myself, but I wouldn’t have any other way. I am now looking ahead to a nine month journey along God’s side. I will be traveling to Guatemala, Thailand, Malaysia, and Swaziland. I can’t wait to see what the Lord has planned for me through this crazy adventure that He has called me to!
