“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21
As someone who craves constant control in life, this verse has been a hard one to accept and truly live out. I have plenty of plans that I would love God to get on board with. But thankfully, He loves me enough to shut those down and continually invite me to join his purpose instead. This time, after begging Him obnoxiously to reveal His purpose and how I get to be involved, He has opened my eyes to an invitation of mission through The World Race.
Now, from the outside, this looks like a terrible time in life to drop everything and go. I have a developed profession, a steady income, local friends and family, a strong church community, safe housing, and lots of potential to grow. So why would I risk losing all of that for a year that can only promise discomfort?
Well, when I reflect on my life I am full of so much gratitude for what I have, but that gratitude is quickly met with a longing to give up whatever it takes to get closer to God. To give up the luxuries of this world is to gain more of Him. I’ve had the strong desire to step in to missions stirring within me for years, but I didn’t want to pursue the plans of my heart over the plans of His. So I waited, in extreme impatience, for Him to point out his plan.
During a leaders training at my local church we were asked to take some time of silence after asking God to reveal what the next steps were for ourselves and community. It was in this moment that God spoke in what I can only describe as “clarity” to me. He revealed that January 2023 was the time I was called to follow Him into international missions! Now it was my turn to take faithful steps towards that revealed purpose. After lots of prayerful searching, I decided to commit to The World Race where I will now get to spend nearly a whole year partnering with local organizations and people all over the globe to love on others and further God’s kingdom. I can hardly wait!
With love!
Sierra Wolverton
Thank you so much for all of the love and support you’ve given me throughout my life! My heart is so full knowing I have you both supporting me through this adventure too!
Could not be more excited for you!! Just wish I could come along. ??????
We are so proud of you! We will continue to give to this program on your journey