This post has taken me a long time to write, because for awhile I wasn't totally sure what pulled me towards the race. From the beginning of 2023, I knew my plan for the next 4 years, I was going to college to get a degree in nursing and from there everything was planned out. Obviously things don't always go according to our own plans and thank God that they don't.
In March of this year I went on a mission trip to Northern Ireland, I knew it would change me, like most mission trips do. But coming home after that trip, I felt God's presence like never before. That trip changed my perspective about the world, and what it meant to truly pursue the great commission. I had a sudden, overwhelming peace about surrendering my future, and as someone who loves control, that was a strange way to feel. I had my plans, my goals, and my dreams. I was committed to college but really, I was committed to what I wanted. In all my college decision making and planning, I never considered what God really wanted me to be doing, I had chosen things that were good by all means, but just because something is good, doesn't mean it's what God wants for you. As I've been making the switch from going to college to going on the World Race, I've been met with overwhelming peace, support, and encouragement from every aspect of my life. My life has been a constantly changing story full of all kinds of twists and turns, but through all of that I have learned so many things about who God is. I've learned that He is my provider and my safe place. That He is trustworthy and consistent. He has kept every single promise, and shown up for me through every step of my life. All of that to say, I chose the WorldRace because even though i'm nervous, i'm going to be uncomfortable, and i'm going to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually stretched. I know I am called to the great commission, to be a light to the world around me and show people the same love that Christ has shown me. I am beyond excited and blessed to have this opportunity and I can't wait to see what God is going to do on this trip.
Acts 20:24
"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."