As I finished my last year of school, I wondered what my future held. I wondered what do I want to do with the rest of my life. Generally, you graduate high school and then you go to college. But that is not what I wanted. I felt like there was a different calling on my life. Was it interior design? Was it being a stewardess on a plane? What about Cosmetology? They were all interesting things, but did I want to do them for the rest of my life? If I didn’t want to do that, then what would I do?
This is where God called me to something bigger. He called me on this mission trip. But why? Why leave for nine months? Why leave the comfort of my house and Family? Why make new friends?
As all these questions ring through my head, the Lord has given me peace in my decision. He has set a comforting spirit upon my heart.
In Matthew 28:18-20 it says “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Since this is our calling, I must obey. I must share the gospel with our neighbors, friends, and anyone who comes in contact with us. But it is also to help those in need. In most of the countries I am going to, poverty has taken over. There are orphaned kids, hurting mothers, and jobless fathers. All over there is need. A need for clean water, meals, and a place to live. I feel the need as a spoiled American to help the needy, hurting, and hopeless people. The people of Eswatini are living off less than $1.25 a day which is way below the international poverty line. Something must be done. This is why I was called. This is why Jesus commanded it. This is why I’m leaving the comfort of my house. And this is why I chose the World Race.
