UPDATE/ Letting go of what you can’t control

 I have had a few people ask me about my upcoming mission trip and how it has been affected by COVID-19 so I thought it was time to do an update blog!

Yes, I am still going on the world race. Yes, as of right now we are still planning to go to the same countries. The difference is now I will be leaving in October instead of August. My training camp is also in October instead of June, so I will train for 2 weeks in Georgia and then depart from there. Fundraising is also going to look a bit different depending on when larger gatherings are allowed. Raising almost $20,00 in a shorter time period is going to be a challenge but I’m excited about that challenge because it will be another opportunity for God to show how creative His ideas can be!

When I heard about the changes that were going to take place, I had mixed feelings about it. Should I still go? Should I wait and go on a different route in January? Any and all questions that could come up in mind came up. That is when I was reminded of the verse Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

At the beginning of this year, I asked God what my word for the year should be. Something that I could work on and grow in. He replied, “Trust.” This year has been somewhat of a whirlwind and whenever a new challenge arises I am reminded of that one simple word, and of Proverbs 3:5 Though I do not know how things are going to go from here, or the changes that will happen to my plans, I do not need to know. God knows, and that’s enough for me.

All of the uncertainties of this year I have realized have actually been equipping me for what I will find on the Christian World Race. Though I like to say I am a “go with the flow” type of person, I have noticed I tend to be more of a “go with the flow as long as there is a plan” type of person. I don’t really like surprises, I don’t like aimlessly doing things (unless the plan is to be aimless), and at times I have been known to be a control freak. What I have learned most from this time of uncertainty, is that it is ok to not know. It is ok to not lean on my own understanding because I don’t have the bigger plan in front of me like God does anyway. The plan can change, the world can change, but God remains the same.

I fully believe that our best days are in front of us. I believe that God is always working for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). What is coming is better than what is behind. When we trust in Him and let go of the control we think we have, then no matter what situation we face we will have peace.

Thank you so much for supporting me, I appreciate it! As always, if you have any questions, prayer requests, want to donate, or just want to talk, feel free to reach out!