Hey friend,
Wow, what an amazing first month of the year 2020. I can only continue to praise the Lord for how blessed I feel preparing for the upcoming race. As of right now I have begun to send out my first round of letters for fundraising. If you are reading this and have received a letter, thank you so much for checking out my blog. If you would like to recieve a personal letter, message me your address! Please hit subscribe on this site so you can continue to receive updates on my blogs before and during the trip. This is our trip. You are on this adventure with me.
I wanted to start my first blog post with WHY I am doing the World Race. In my “About Me”, I tell part of my journey as to what brought me to this moment, but I wanted to dig deeper into my own heart so you too can understand why I have decided to pack my life into one backpack for 11 months.
The first and most important reason as to “why” is simply because the world does not have access to the word of the Lord as we do in America. I once heard an analogy from one of our head pastors saying, “Imagine there were two people on a boat. This boat was in the middle of the sea. One person knew where land was but the other person did not. The boat crashes and the one person knowing where the land was, was able to swim to land, as the other person wondered around the sea not knowing where to go.” In America people know where to find a church and/or hear the Word. In other countries they have no idea where to even begin to find the Word. The Lord explains that “the harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” The Lord is waiting for his harvest to become spiritually grown and matured before His second coming. He has appointed those to go out into the field to make sure His message is heard by EVERYONE. I feel honored to know that I am one of those people.
The second reason as to “why” I am going on the World Race, well I want to travel!! I have been blessed to be able to travel to Italy, Cambodia and many states across the US as I’ve grown up. Travel has always been something that has naturally came to me. Even traveling to Florida. I picked up all my possessions + $300 and drove my life down to Florida, realizing I have a trait of adaptability to new places that is special. The World Race gives me the opportunity to live in 11 different countries! Learning new culture, food and learning a new way of life excites me. One funny fact about me though…I can not sleep on planes! So I am sure there will be many blogs written on planes because I just cant sleep on those things. BUT who knows, maybe this will change.
My third reason “why” is because this is the right time for me. I say this is the right time because everything brought to this moment makes sense. The strategic struggles that God has helped me overcome in the past two years have set me up to live in unstable environments because I am stable in Him. I have found contentment in Him. One of the best compliments I ever got was from a Chef I worked with at the Tampa Yacht Club. He said “Becca, you are so consistent in who you are. You are always smiling and you always ask how others are doing” (Side note, I once told this same Chef I would do mission trips around the world…hehe). I knew in that moment the Lord is SO good in the way He has shaped ME. As much as there is inconsistency in the world, I have never felt like things were “too much” or “out of control” because He has always had control. As for the things in my life, I have nothing holding me down where I am at. As cliché as it is to say, no kids, no relationships. Only a cat whos other Momma will be able to take him when I am gone. I have a job that has GRACIOUSLY offered me a position when I return. Everything has lined up saying this IS the next step in my life.
It makes me feel so blessed to be able to read these 3 reasons and feel confident in where God has me going. After reading these, my hope is that you and I have grown a closer connection. I cant wait to continue this journey with you.
Best,
Bex
I am so proud of you Becca! Not only have you been there for some of my crazy rides and journeys with God, but you have helped me grow closer to him. I am so excited for you to go out and do this and experience everything to come. I am right here with you enjoying every bit. I hope this helps you dive more into your faith and bring people to the glory of God. Much love!
Hey! Came across your blog, I just got home from the Race in November. Saw that you live in Louisville and that’s where I live! If you have an questions feel free to reach out!
Hey girl! I am so excited to be apart of this journey with you! Those all 3 sound like amazing whys, and very similar to mine! I cant wait to start getting to know everyone a little more as we all prepare to head out. Let me know if there is anything I can be praying about (:
– one of your squad mates
Michelle.
Oh that’s awesome!! I’d love to hear about your experience. I am from Louisville, currently live in Tampa FL
Michelle, that’s so exciting to hear! Add me on Facebook we can chat more! -Rebecca Boland
You are the lighthouse for those that need guidance in the lost sea. The world needs to see that consistent smile, so excited for you to step into this journey.
Hey Rebecca! I am so excited for this mission trip. I know that the love of our Lord will shine through you for all to see. I will keep you in my prayers.