Why the World Race?

As we age, we start to develop expectations for our lives based on others around us and the environment we’re raised in. We become pretty certain on what life track we will take. You become so confident in this set path for your life that it becomes your identity. As life goes on, you soon realize the life you planned for yourself goes NOTHING like you expected it to. This leaves you lost, confused, and not really sure what or who to turn to next. After graduating college, becoming a registered dietitian, and receiving my first job offer I found myself in this position. Absolutely no part of me was passionate about what my job title entailed. I realized I want a life that is far from normal despite the opinions and expectations of those around me. What was this passion I was searching for? Who could help clarify my true identity? What is the one thing that sets my soul on fire? MY KING JESUS! The one that brings me peace and comfort through the hard times. The one who shows me love no matter my actions, thoughts, or emotions. The one who sets me FREE from myself. I want others to have this deep intimate relationship that is healing on all levels of their being. I’ve now come to a place in my life (with the guidance from the Father) that I have no long-term commitments and am available to serve the Kingdom in whatever way He deems fit for me. I learned about the World Race for the first time around five years ago and ever since then it’s been implanted in my heart as something I would eventually do. In 2019, my friend from small groups was in the process of fundraising for her World Race trip which reignited that desire in me. Seeing all that her journey has entailed has inspired me to follow in her footsteps in serving the Kingdom of God through the World Race. At this point in my life, I’ve realized living for myself is not enough. I was made for so much more. So I lay down my hopes, dreams, and desires at the foot of the cross in order to be a vessel for the One who gave it all for me. I never would have thought I would actually be embarking on this journey…I can’t wait to see how the Lord moves not only in my life but also in the lives of those around me!