Contentment in Waiting

The immediate response to telling someone you’re a senior in High School always seems to be “Where are you going to college next year?”

I believe we aren’t made to live small and comfortable lives. In some way we need to journey away from routine, to step out of our comfort zones in order to grow. I can feel God’s voice beckoning, calling me away from the ordinary.

The Lord has been continually teaching me about contentment. He is showing me that before He takes me to five other countries I must learn to be in a state of peace and joy here. My original reason for going on the World Race was because I was dissatisfied with my life and honestly just wanted to go for the travel and adventure of it. But as the World Race has now become a reality I’ve learned I can't be going to escape where I’m at. If this is my motive then when I come back I will be disappointed and cannot put to use everything I am taught during my time on the Race.

I’m constantly being reminded of my purpose, which is to be love wherever I happen to be. I have a purpose in my placement. Honestly I don’t even have to go to 5 different countries to let people know how amazing Jesus is.

I believe we have become so accustomed to our day-to-day lives that we are unconsciously overlooking the wonder and adventure of the amazing little things that make up our everyday. Rather than spending our time waiting for what is next, it's essential to learn to embrace our present season of life. Doing this will make wherever we are a beautifully fascinating place to be.

“Be where you are until you’re not there anymore.”

It is extremely difficult for me to live these words, to be patient during this season of waiting. The World Race has been a dream placed in my heart for 3 years. But I believe even more than living a life of adventure, God calls us to live lives of radical obedience. I now see that my obedience means staying, and joyously awaiting the going. I know I cannot spend the time I have left here only looking forward to the future because then I would miss out on the amazing adventure of the here and now. I want to soak every moment in and be fully present.

Thank you SO much for reading my first blog post! :) I am beyond excited to embark on such an amazing journey, with such a gracious Heavenly Father. I know this is where I am being called, but I sure can’t do this on my own. I ‘d like to invite you to partner with me in prayer leading up to my launch in September. The World Race is a mission trip I have been praying and dreaming about for years, and I have full confidence in the footsteps that God is making for me to follow. Thank you so much for your love, prayers and support from the very beginning, as I know God will use you to bring the miracles I need. I can't wait to begin this journey with you all!

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