Why am I going? Why would I give 9 months of my life and so much time preparing to go?

Here it is. Do I love God more than my family/friends? Or do I love my family/friends more than God? 

I’ve been researching the World Race for over a year and always wanted to do it.  At first when I mentioned it to my parents they said “No way!!”. I really felt called to go so I asked God to change their minds and I would go. A few months later I found out the WR was having a webinar for people who were interested so I signed up with the intention to watch it with my parents. Afterwards they were super excited about it and I applied shortly after! 

As I was about to fill out the application I was overwhelmed. What was I doing? Was I ready to commit almost a whole year to preparing and fundraising for this and then going away for nine months with people I’ve never met??! What was I gonna miss out on with my friends? How many birthdays and holidays were there going to be that I couldn’t be there with my family for? Then God spoke to me. “Are you really worried about that? Do you trust me? Do you love me with all your heart?” I was reminded that I either love God or man first and if I was staying home just because I didn’t want to “miss out” then I loved man first. (Matthew 6:24) I decided to apply and I was soon accepted! 

I believe that God is going to do INCREDIBLE things in the kingdom! 

I CANNOT WAIT to meet my teammates and see how the Lord will build friendships while doing ministry together! I can’t wait to see all the people I get to talk to about Christ! I can’t wait to see God move in supernatural ways that no one can explain or understand.

This race is going to be long and I don’t expect it to be easy. But I expect to see God in every step of the way.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy lives to read this! I don’t take it lightly and I’m so grateful for your prayer! 

Hannah Hutchinson (world-racer)