How I was called to the Mission Field
A few months ago I remember sitting at home thinking “I don’t remember what I did last week.” Everything had become so mundane and repetitive. I realized I wasn’t living I was merely existing. I was losing sight of the dreams I had for my life. Three years ago I took this huge leap of faith by leaving my hometown in pursuit of better in Atlanta. Don’t ask me why Atlanta, I couldn’t tell you; it was just this strong feeling I had. My whole reason for taking this leap was to find my purpose & to live my life according to that purpose. Now back to current day & me feeling like I was dropped into this repetitive cycle of nothingness… I said to God “there has to be a purpose for my life but I don’t feel like I’m walking in it!” This prompted me to focus my prayers more towards guidance. I wasn’t sure what my next chapter would be but I felt like I was in an interlude of my life.
The day it all changed
Then on June 14, 2014 I was at home having a perfectly lazy Saturday morning snacking & listening to music when I found myself reading the discussion page of a website (which I never do). I came across this post headed “World Race” which caught my attention. It said how she was going on a mission trip to 11 countries in 11 months and was asking for support. So I of course googled “World Race” and was completely shook once I got to the Website. I immediately broke out in tears, NO LIE! I was overcome with the most indescribable emotion. I immediately knew this was the path God wanted me to take. There was no doubt, no fear, no questions!
This was literally my DREAM MANIFESTED
I had no clue that an organization like this actually existed. I mean I’ve heard of mission trips but I always viewed them as for those with years of experience or had high positions in ministry. I never thought a person like me would be able to experience this. So let me explain. My whole life I’ve had a somewhat fascination with the different cultures of the world, so there was always this urge to travel to see them first hand. Unlike most people though who view ideal traveling as staying in fabulous hotels or doing touristy things for selfies, my travel looked different. It looked a little something like this… I envisioned intermingling with the different cultures, seeing how they lived, ate & spent their days. I wanted to know their story. I envisioned going into tribes & playing with the village kids like how you see on TV when an American goes into a previously secluded village & both parties are in awe (Yes.. really). I wanted to impact their lives in a meaningful way! I wanted them to know that people like me all across the world think of them and keep them in prayer!
So thanks to lots of answered prayers & God’s Grace I will be living out my dream!!!
Blessings!
Sabrina
