Sooooo.....God brought some more unexpected my way. My heart is a little torn as I write this blog, even though I've known about these changes for about a month now. I have just started tell people what is going on...so here it goes.
In November and December, I really started feeling a stirring in my heart from the Lord. I started praying about whether God wanted me to stay in CR for another year or if it was time to move on. Through a lot of prayer, deliberation, and seeking counsel, I had peace about an opportunity called the World Race that was put in front of me. The opportunity came up and my heart immediately focused in on that. I wasn't going to apply, but I received a series of confirmations from the Lord that I needed to apply. So on a Tuesday night I applied. I had my telephone interview on Wednesday less than 24 hours later. I told the lady that interviewed me that if she had any doubts about me to please reject my application. I wanted to be REALLY sure. She told me I would probably find out in a week because they still had to do a background check, check my application and possibly my sources, and pray about it. 24 hours later I got a message on Skype. I returned the call the next day and found out I was accepted. If I had answered the phone the first time...this would have all transpired in less than 48 hours. How cool is that? I was so surprised and so excited. Soooo...after all that and surrendering it all to Christ for more confirmation, I am positive that this is what God has for me. It's all pretty crazy. Basically, I will live in 11 countries (India, Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand, Kenya, Uganda, Romania, Ukraine, and three countries we don't know about until we pray for God's leading), in 11 months, doing 11 different ministries. I leave September 1, 2010.
I'm so excited and thrilled to be able to do this. I can't wait to serve in other countries and know other cultures. I can't wait to only live with 40 pounds of belongings (including my bedding and tent) in a backpack for 11 months. I'm so excited to work with ministries that deal with sex trafficking, orphans, teaching English, and much more. I can't wait to grow closer to God and see what He is doing around the world. I'm sad too though. I'm sad to leave friends here that I have grown to love. I'm sad to leave a country I've fallen in with. I'm sad that the countries I'm going to aren't Spanish speaking countries. I'm nervous about culture shock 11 times over. I'm nervous about raising the $14, 300 of support in such little time. There are so many different emotions I have, but I know God is with me, He is my provider and He is my peace.
Well this is getting long...but there it is. Once again, life is going to change. I didn't expect it, but I love this adventure I'm on with my Creator. The blog will definitely continue here as well as another blog I will be required to keep on my homepage on the World Race Website (I will pretty much be posting the same things on both blogs so that you can just check one (if you want). There you can find more information about my trip, about how the support is coming and more information about how you can help me with support. I really appreciate your prayers right now as I finish up my last 3 1/2 months here, raise support, and prepare for transition. Thanks for reading!
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WOW! That is so exciting. You are one brave girl! Living out the abundant life for sure! (John 10:10) I can't wait to hear the stories of your new adventure!
Hey, Trish. I saw an update on your facebook and then saw the link to your blog. I wanted to give you a heads up that Brett and I know someone else going on the World Race. Kim is one of Brett's good friends from when he was in highschool. If you need a friend / just want one person to know I can give you her contact info via facebook :) Hope it's all going well for you!
Renee Lanphier
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