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Why the World Race?

This first blog post has been a hard one. 

It is a broad question that requires a specific answer I can’t quite nail down. Yet. 

After a couple years of high school in the wake of Covid, starting college as the typical “next step” stopped in its tracks when the World Race was presented. The chance to step outside myself, travel to different countries, interact with people from various backgrounds, and engage hearts and minds for Christ pulled me in. Immediately. 

The fact is, I want to face a Truth I know intellectually, but want to believe with all my heart: 

God works in crazy ways and changes lives. I am one.

 

A couple years ago, I had the opportunity to live in Costa Rica with family friends. We played, did school, and dove into the culture there, (even though my Spanish is still pretty rough). Laughter echoed through the air and countless memories were made. So many moments were littered with fun and adventure, but others showed the stark reality of hardship. People lived in homes made of wood pallets and dirt floors, but they exuded so much joy. Such lessons simultaneously brought a smile to my face and a heaviness to my soul because I was faced with how fortunate I am and all I take for granted. It is so easy to get lost in wants versus pause and be grateful–to see beauty–in what I have and the people that surround me.

I am humbled.

 

Life is short and I believe God made the mission simple for that purpose. No matter who we are, what we accomplish, where we live, how many resources we have, or why we do as we do; the focus remains the same: We need Jesus.

He is our Constant, our Compass, our Hope.

Our story–whatever it is and wherever it is written–starts and finishes with our universal need for Him. He is the focus. 

 

My decision to take this gap year and do the WorldRace isn’t easy, but it wasn’t hard. I believe He rattled my heart and mind toward this opportunity to grow, stretch, and rely on Him. I believe He will place me with people who find joy in spite of their circumstances. I believe He will expose the beauty of a grateful heart, in spite of hardship. I believe I will be forced to lay my pride at His feet and be faced with my need in Christ alone. 

 

Thank you to all of you who have come alongside me in my fundraising efforts. I’ve been so overwhelmed with your support. Truly. You have no idea. Thank you notes are coming. Until then, I am so incredibly GRATEFUL for your investment in me and this opportunity to grow more than I can prepare for–

So Stoked. Let’s go! 

 

One comment

  1. Wow Knox, you have a testimony! Living in Costa Rica. I am sure you have some stories there. I love what you say here, “I believe I will be forced to lay my pride at His feet and be faced with my need in Christ alone.” I wholeheartedly believe this to be true. My husband, Chris, and I are your team’s coaches for the rest of your GAP journey. We will get to meet you at training camp on Thursday morning. I pray that what you wrote truly comes to pass. I believe it already is!

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