I’ve been repeating these words over and over in my prayer time and throughout my days, as we get closer and closer to launching for The World Race in January. If I kept my focus on things that could go wrong or plans that could change, than I would more than likely be spending most of my time very upset that I didn’t get my way. So, instead I am striving to be content with whatever route, countries and people I encounter next year. Being content with His Will and not my own has made all the difference and has ultimately led me to so much peace, even during uncertain times.
Paul is one of my favorite people in the Bible, aside from Jesus. He was a person who went from wanting followers of Jesus dead, to actually dying for the name of Jesus. He’s a lot like you and me. Paul learned to be content with what he had. Which is remarkable since he had so little. He had a jail cell instead of a house. He had four walls instead of a mission field. He had chains instead of jewelry, a guard instead of a wife. How could he be so content? Simple. He focused on a different list.
He had eternal life. He had the love of God. He had forgiveness of sins. He had the surety of salvation. He had Christ, and Christ was enough. I’m learning to be content, with whatever the outcome is for my time overseas.
With that being said, as of now my journey is still on and I will still be leaving in January 2021. My route will look somewhat different, depending on what countries will be opened and what ministry partners will have us come help them. Again, things could change but I’m excited to say I will be visiting 4 regions, (instead of 3 like originally planned) in the world and focusing on neighboring countries around those regions! Central America (starting in Costa Rica, and neighboring countries), Southeast Asia (starting in Thailand, and neighboring countries), Southern Asia (for the safety of our ministry partner I cannot disclose this country, if you would like to know to be praying for them please feel free to ask and I will let you know ) and Southern Africa (starting in eSwatini and neighboring countries)
So things look a little different, and I’m not sure all the exact countries yet, but I fully know that wherever He takes me it will be exactly where He needs me to be. I’m striving to be content and grateful for a once in a lifetime opportunity like this, no matter where I end up.
