4 days. In exactly 4 days I’ll be meeting my squad for the very first time. In 4 days I will be on a plane to Georgia to spend 10 whole days with strangers who will soon become family.
I’m praying it pans out that smoothly.
I leave for the World Race in 60 some odd days. I’m 60 some odd days I will be on another plane back to Georgia with my mom for launch, where I will reunite with my squad & spend our last days in the states.
I will spend around 274 days in foreign lands.
I will spend about 274 days with the same people day in & day out. I will not get to see my family for nearly 274 days.
So honest moment…. I’m a bit scared.
I’m scared to leave my natural habitats such as my room, my bed, my car, etc. I’m scared to leave my family, friends & pets. I’m scared to get to know new people, cultures, languages, foods. I’m scared of being forgotten & life continuing on at home without me. I’m scared to step out of my comfort zones, step out in my faith, I’m scared to be more bold & vulnerable than ever before.
As scared, nervous, anxious & overwhelmed as I am, God called me to this for a reason. He called ME to bring the kingdom to the world.
I have no reservations, fears or doubts that God is going to change me, use me & bring me closer to Him over these 9 months I have ahead of me. He makes no mistakes.
So even in the midst of it all — I am excited to meet my squad, go among the nations, preach the gospel, be the light, spread the love & be changed!!! Sometimes the excitement gets overturned by the nervousness & when that happens I just need to remember to pray ((I can always use prayer warriors as well))
A prayer that has been laid on my heart & I am choosing to pray from here on out every day is “Lord shape me, use me, change me, make me more like Jesus!!” & I know that is exactly what this trip is going to do.
I will not let fear, uncertainty & nervousness — that are NOT from the Lord — overtake my life & control me outlook on my future!!
God is alive!!! He is living in me & He is going to have me bursting at the seams with excitement, love, joy, laughter & confidence!!!! Even in the midst of my darkest, most doubtful thoughts –He will push those away, overcome them & remind me why I was CHOSEN to be His HANDS & FEET, to bring the GOOD NEWS!!!!!!
Ahhhh!!!! THERE IS NO ONE LIKE HIM!!!! I. could. not. do. it. without. Jesus.
P.s. Thank you all for your love, support, realness & your big hearts!!!
I pray as these months go by & I prepare to leave you could all continue to show me so much love prayerfully & financially!!! All is appreciated SO much!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!
Be blessed,
Sami G
