Why did I choose the World Race?
To be honest I thought long and hard in my decision to do the World Race. I asked myself what are my reasons for wanting to do this? Am I doing this for God or for myself? Am I capable of serving the Lord in this way? I spent months praying about it before I decided to fill out the application and even when I made the decision to apply, I was struck by fear of what this could mean in my life.
However, after I took the leap to trust in the Lord and applied for the race, the fear evaporated. In that decision, I was telling the Lord that I wanted to consciously put my trust in him every day for the next two years through this journey and in everything I do afterwards.
So, why did I choose the World Race?
Because I felt called by the Lord to step away from my comfort zone and put my trust in him in every decision I make. I chose the world race because I want more than the life the world tells me I need. I chose the world race because I want to learn to rely on Him everyday for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs I have. Most importantly, I chose the world race because I want to spend not only a year, but the rest of my life learning to love people deeper and learning to allow God to share his redemption and salvation to every person willing and ready to hear it. You know that feeling inside, those moments in your life when you can’t explain how your were able to show love and forgiveness or that feeling like your heart can’t possible hold the love you have for people in because you might explode? That is the kind of love that comes from God and the kind of love I pray everyday He allows me to share with every person I meet.
This is why I chose the world race. It is a calling to love people in every moment of everyday with the love of Christ. To love through language, culture, and even belief barriers. And it is a calling to trust the Lord and His plans for loving those people.
I hope for all of you who read this blog, will continue to walk through this journey with me. A journey of trust, love, and God’s grace. Please be praying for all the people my team and I will encounter on this journey and for my team and myself as well. I pray that God is able to show you His love and grace through this journey as well.
Love y’all.
Thanks Kaitlin! I am so grateful for your support and love!
Thank you Mrs. Helms. I will definitely be visiting before I leave!
Ashton, you have SUCH A FREAKING BEAUTIFUL HEART! You refract the love of God to everyone you encounter in both obvious and subtle ways. I am so proud of you for choosing to be bold and go where God calls you despite your comfort zone, fears, and insecurities. It is such a beautiful thing and so many people will be blessed because of it! I freaking love you and can’t wait to follow you as you experience this awesome journey!
Ashton, you are doing what each one of us is called to do – to share His love with a lost and dying world. ???? God bless you, and if you ever get a chance to stop by again, I’ll be waiting. ??