When I was kid, I remember my dad telling me, “You should be a doctor, so you don’t have to marry one.” In addition to this advice, I grew up in a phenomenal time of female empowerment. I had songs like “Miss Independent” by Kelly Clarkson, “Cinderella” by the Cheetah Girls, “No Scrubs” by TLC, and many more playing on repeat while I drove around with the music up and windows down. These things no doubt played a major role in my pursuit to become a strong, well-educated, and self-sufficient women. Not just “Miss Independent,” but Dr. Independent, and to be honest, I believe I’ve become just that. Now I’m not saying that any of these things are bad; however, I feel like God has recently put one word on my heart, DEPEND. I have spent the last several months trying to figure out exactly what this means and have come to realize that, in my pursuit to become who I am today, I’ve become someone who depends less on God and more on myself. While this wasn’t ever my intention, the more I was able to provide for myself, the less I had to ask God to provide for me. Ultimately, I know that everything I have is from God, and I truly feel blessed for the life He has given me; however, I’ve allowed this desire to look like a strong, independent woman to be all about me, and I’ve become prideful in that. So after months of seeking God, praying, and talking with friends about what becoming dependent on God might look like for me, I believe He is calling me to The World Race Expedition. This is an eleven month long mission trip to eleven different countries in areas where the good news of Jesus hasn’t reached. While there is a lot of excitement for this trip, I mean I get to tell people about Jesus, I’m also terrified! I’m quitting my job, selling my house, leaving behind an amazing community, and moving into places that don’t have the freedom and security that we have here in America. I know that this next year is going to be one of complete dependence on God: Trusting that He will provide me with a community of believers to join me on this journey. Also believing that He will protect me, and provide for my financial needs, all while drawing me closer to Him. So if you’re reading, this I hope that you will join me in this next adventure. I would love if you would be willing to help support me financially, but most of all, please be praying for me and my team! And if you want to follow along with me, make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss any updates! I love you all, and I’m so excited to see what God has in store for us!
