Coming home from my race, there has been lots of talk about the future. “Is college my next step?” was probably my squad’s biggest question. For most it was an easy yes, for some a difficult no. For me, an easy no. I’ve known since my junior year of highschool that a 4 year degree would not be my future. The hard part of the “what’s next?” question was literally…what the heck is next? I’m not following the norm. I’m not doing what is expected. I chose to forego college, and “do my own thing.” I don’t have the next four years set in stone. In fact I don’t even have a year from now set in stone. There is no university in my future, I’m going wayyyy outside the box..or am I?
I get asked about my future a lot. Usually it is in good nature, people are curious, and I love a good question. Every time I am asked a question, I smile a little. It’s opportunity to talk about the Lord’s hold on my heart and control in my life. I do care about my future, I’m not throwing it away. I’m not dumb or irrational. The Lord called me to not go to school, to not taken the expected road. He called me to run with him, to say yes when he shows me his plan, and to do it joyfully.
That being said… I AM SO EXCITED TO NOW SAY I AM DOING CGA. CGA (Center for Global Action) is also with AIM, who runs the race and many other programs. CGA is a discipleship training base. When I came home from my race, I felt lost. I had no idea what to do next, and when I finally stopped questioning the Lord, he pointed me straight here. Discipleship training has been something I was thinking about doing in the future, but God said “why wait? do it right here, right now.”
I will be studying with a focus of Field Leadership. If you know me at all, you know I want to do full time overseas missions. If you don’t know me, my dream is to have my own business ministry. Whether it be based state-side or somewhere on the other side of the world is still unknown, but I will be in ministry. Training will help prepare me to lead, to take control, to grow healthy community and accountability, and just head knowledge for being on the field. Ministry life is not an easy life. It is also not a high paid life, which I am very aware of. I believe in the power of the Spirit. I believe that if He calls, and we walk in faith, he will fully provide all that I need.
I am so excited to take the next step towards my future. I have no idea what things will look like on the other end of CGA. I have no idea where I will go or what I will do, but I fully know that I am supposed to be in Gainesville, GA this fall.
I am sure that you have already seen and noticed my fundraising bar at the top of this blog. I do have opportunity to fundraise for my training. My hope is that I will be able to work and pay for most of it on my own. But I also am willing to ask for help. If you want to give, feel free to do so. Most importantly, I’m asking for prayer. Pray I step out in boldness. Pray I step into leadership and the giftings God has given. Pray I break chains and see fruit of Him in my life.
I had an amazing support system for my race, and I am now asking that you all continue to be my support in the next step of my walk.
