If you asked me two months ago what my plans were for the future, I can honestly say that the World Race wasn’t even on my radar. It’s funny how God works and lays certain things on your heart. I’m learning that a life of faith is truly a beautiful thing!
“OUT OF THE SHALLOWS”
That’s the phrase that brought me to the World Race. Let me paint you a picture:
Take a moment to imagine the ocean… When I was a kid, I’d never venture out much further beyond the shallow waters. It was safe and comfortable there. I could feel my feet on the ground and I could stand firm against the crashing waves. It wasn’t until I was older, that I ventured a little more boldly into the depth. The waves were stronger, my feet could no longer hold me up, nor could I see beyond the surface of the water. The great unknown caused my mind to race. In the depth, you cannot rely solely on your own strength and ability…you are forced into faith…and it’s a beautiful thing.
In many ways, I currently feel like I’m being called out of the shallows and into the depth. I have a comfortable life and, for the most part, can navigate my days through sheer predictability. Matthew 16:25 says, “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” My decision to embrace the unknown is motivated by the desire to lose my life in order to find, know, and share more of God.
God is challenging me to loosen up my tight fists…to not cling so firmly to the plans I’ve made for myself, but to trust Him fully. Joining the World Race is allowing me to do just that. I want to trust that what He has in store for me is better than anything I could ever dream of for myself. I’m excited to take this upcoming year to see Him at work around the world…to see Him work in and through me…and to be continuously refined into the person I’m meant to become.
