Why the World Race•A Shift in Perspective

Therefore, be imitators of God as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.-Eph.5:1-2 

Over these past few years, the Lord has really transformed my heart for Him, the Bible, and the overall gospel. Growing up in the church, I feel as if I have spent a lot of my life collecting head knowledge, but in all of my collecting, it somehow missed my heart. Yes, I wanted to serve God, but it was much more out of obligation than love. I tried my very hardest to trust Him, but I knew if all else failed, I could come up with a solution as long as I didn’t go to far out from my comfort zone.

As I reflected on where my life was, and the place I wanted to be, there seemed to be an ocean wide gap. I asked the Lord to show me the next steps, but in all reality I didn’t trust Him enough to walk in full surrender. This reality left me with a huge void, and the only conclusion I could come to was that I didn’t truly know the Father. I really thought I knew Him, but when I took a step back and compare relationship with His to my relationship with my closed friends and family there was a vast difference. I was passionate about my loved ones. I loved spending time with them and I wanted to know about their interests. But spending time with the Lord didn’t seem all that exciting, there was no overwhelming joy there like I desired so deeply. 

So with all of that being said, after much pursue from the Lord, I decided I had to go deeper with Him! 

This process started off with me coming to my Bible time and simply asking the Lord to show me His heart, to open my eyes to things He loved and hated. Even though I still desired answers, I began to see that the only way I would get them was by knowing the heart and character of the Lord. 

Day by day, I began to see His heart for people and His care for the details in people’s lives. I began to see that instead of practicing a few seemingly good things, He filled the needs of people and loved them in a radical way. He was not only willing to sacrifice a little bit of time for people, or maybe even his pocket change. But He was willing to give up all the Father had given, including His life. All because of love.

As my heart began to absorb the love of the Father, He began to give me conviction and desire to love in this way. He began to truly break my heart for those who hadn’t experienced His great love. He also began to show me how much need there is in the world, that I had turned a blind eyes too. Then He began to show me His loving commands to do something about it all. After a whole lot of heart work, the Lord began to open my heart to the world race. 

The world race is not just an excuse to take a year off and go on an adventure. While I’m sure this will be an adventure, that’s really not what I’m after. Friends, the Lord has broken my heart for the people who are in this world without a hope, peace and love. The world race is an opportunity to go and live out the gospel alongside people. God is providing a chance to give people hope, that may not get it any other way, and He is choosing to use me! These have been the most humbling thoughts. 

So to sum up what the Lord is doing in my heart, I want to imitate Christ, I want to grow the Kingdom, and I want to love people well!

Thank you for taking the time to read and support me!! I am beyond excited to share my journey with you and keep you updated on the faithfulness of God! Love you lots & be blessed!!