Why the World Race?

I ENJOY my life. One of the reasons I like it so much is because I am constantly switching up what I am doing. I get the urge to move on constantly... and DO it. I don't give up on things, I just feel like there is SOOOO much in the world to SEE and EXPERIENCE,
that I do not ever want to look back and feel like I wasted my time and missed out. At 24 years old, routine is the furthest thing away from 'my thing'.
 
I started my first official 9-5 (actually 6-3) full time job last November. I told myself from the start that I would do this job for 1 full year, travel as much as possible, and live close to family. Well, it's coming up on a year. In July, I pulled a 'Beka' and started looking at options for my next move in LIFE. I didn't know whether it meant simply a job transfer to a different location? A different Job? Volunteer work?
 
One night surfing the Web, I 'stumbled' across AIMS website.
I was instantly attracted to their most EXTREME mission's trip:
The World Race. The more I looked into it, and did my research, the more I knew it was a PERFECT fit. The only way I can explain what happened next is to say that there was a tug on my HEART. After days of consideration, it became CLEAR to me that I needed to pursue this trip.
 

'Stumbling' across the AIMS website happened for a reason. I believe God sometimes places his clues for us in subtle ways, that we can take them or leave them as we please. He wants HIS direction to be OUR decision, as not to be forced. I said if all the doors opened, I would do it... Here I am! =)

Why The World Race fits Beka Fritz:

-          It is a year of 'roughing it' ADVENTURE & TRAVEL

-          It will challenge and mold my personality.

-          It is the 'not selfish' step for once.

-          It is WAY out of my comfort zone.

I have never taken the OPPORTUNITY to be part of a mission's trip before. I have grown up in the church and seen countless testimonies of how life changing they are for everyone involved. It has ALWAYS been something I was wanted to do, but never was willing or seriously pursued it. I claim to be a Christ follower, but have never had to FULLY rely on HIM. The World Race will test me and my FAITH in every way and bring my beliefs into ACTIONS. I need to come alive in a radical way. Looking back, maybe my service was being delayed so that I could go into it fresh, and with a bang, when God knew I was ready.  HIS TIME.
 
The World Race is the answer to my next venture of many. What will come after?
Who knows, but it's only going to get DeePeR & GreatER! =)