Twenty twenty  has been a year full of uncertainty. A year filled with trials, hardships, and a challenge like no other. 

Twenty twenty has also been a year of wholeness. Versatility and realization. Lots of opportunity, unfamiliarity and foreignness. Lets just say 2020 has been a year of change.

Throughout the past few months, the Lord has taught me many things. He has brought me back to the basics of prayer and reading the bible fluently.  He has shown me what real relationship with Him looks like. He’s proved to me time and time again that He is all I need. He is my best friend. He is Abba!! The Father has displayed what freedom looks like. Freedom in worship, and freedom in words. Together, we have exhibited struggle unlike any other. That is to say, He has also exposed honest love. Love from the word, love from His people. Love through action, and love through testimony. The Lord has laid on my heart what it means to be a kingdom builder, a vessel of His love. His hands and feet, and being obedient to the commission of serving. How to pray boldly and expectantly through scripture. To allow Him to empty me, and set up His throne upon my heart. Like the song “Give Me Faith” says: “I need you to soften my heart

And break me apart ...I need you to open my eyes”. 

Next year, I will be leaving on the World Race Gap Year, a 9 month mission trip across three different countries. I will be backpacking across Guatemala, Cambodia, and Eswatini (Swaziland); serving in children's ministry, sports ministry, community development and outreach, evangelism, and much more. There are so many questions to be asked and answered, but the main question I receive is “Why?” Why don't I want to go straight to college? Why would you want to live out of a backpack for 9 months? Why would you leave American for that long? My answer is simple as this:

Throughout the unfamiliarity that 2020 has provided each of us, the Lord has been my constant; the one thing that remained the same. He never changes. That being said, I’m ready to work for Him and Him alone. I'm ready for any challenge that comes ahead, any struggle or scramble of any kind, because I have faith He is orchestrating everything for good.

I am SOOOO beyond blessed that I get to say that this is where the Lord has brought me!! I can't wait to see how the Lord plans to use, stretch, and test each of my teammates; and I while am pursuing Him on mission!! Stay tuned for more blog posts coming soon by subscribing to my blog for updates!! If you feel lead to give, there is a donation link above. ANYTHING HELPS AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED (yes, even $1)!!  Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, as well as in the comment box below!! I would be more than happy to have a conversation about the World Race!! Thank ya for reading if you have read this far. Jesus loves you!! Make Heaven crowded!! :) :) :)