It has been a long time since I fully relied on Christ to meet all my needs. I have especially realized that in this past year I have focused more on seeking comfort and fulfillment from things other than Christ. These other things – friendships, jobs, activities, etc. – are not bad in and of themselves. However, I came to rely on these things and myself to produce my own kind of happiness – a happiness that is temporary, not founded on anything eternal. My worth was becoming directly dependent on the opinion of others, hoping that this would produce happiness and fulfill the need of being wanted.While these things have produced a type of happiness, it is only temporary, and any of “these things” can be taken away.
By going on the World Race, I hope to be drastically pushed outside of my comfort zone and to learn to rely solely on Christ when everything that is familiar is stripped away. My heart’s desire is to learn to find joy and fulfillment in everything that He brings and to stop relying on myself for these things. To know that even when I am sick of being around my team-mates 24/7, don’t think that I can eat that strange food one more time, sweating so profusely that sitting in a tub of ice for the rest of my life would be just fine, the Lord is with me with each step I take. I will choose to see Him in everything even when I am ready to quit. God is in control, and He has a purpose and a plan. I know that the World Race will bring plenty of challenges, but I am excited for what this next year holds!
