The journey goes on..
I’ve now been home from the world race over 2 months. It’s been really good, really hard, and everything in between. But ultimately, it’s been unexpected. The plans I had for myself didn’t match the plans that God had for me.
In my last blog I shared about two options I was trying to decide on: grad school, or CGA. Well, if you haven’t already figured it out by now.. I’m doing CGA!
You’re probably wondering.. what is CGA? Why am I doing it? Why would I choose CGA over my dream of going to grad school? Well, let me tell you..
It all started at our Bulgaria LDW. I was processing life with my pal RJ, and for the first time I realized that I had this pressing inner thought that kept saying, “maybe not school..” There was nothing else on my radar. So, I told everyone that I would be going to grad school unless something else came up.
That brings me to Rwanda. I had a reoccurring dream where I’m talking to my squad mentor Jeremy, and I’m telling him that I’m tired of the race. Then, he says, “you should talk to my boy T-Dog.” I had this dream three times before finally asking Jeremy if he knew anyone who went by ’T-Dog’ and as it turns out… ’T-Dog’ runs CGA – the Center of Global Action.
This is a leadership program with a mission to “mobilize a generation to be passionate followers of Jesus who live out their faith whether at home, professionally, or church planting overseas.” Its 5 months long (January 18th-June 1st) in Gainesville, GA. When I messaged Jeremy about in back in Rwanda, he told me I should pray about it.
Well, I didn’t pray about it. For awhile. I wanted to finish the race not worrying about the future too much. So I put it off until PSL where I actually went to Gainesville and got to talk to the people who run CGA and learn more information.
At PSL it became pretty clear to me that this is what God wanted me to do. I felt drawn to it. And, I realized that having those dreams was pretty amazing. And, as if I needed even more of a sign, this girl who I barely know messaged me on instagram telling me that she felt like God wanted me to pursue CGA, and that she normally wouldn’t say that to someone who just got back from the race.
So, hopefully that answers your questions. God led me to this opportunity, so I’m taking it by the horns. I know it’s from God, and all I am trying to do is trust his provision for my life.
Oh, and here’s the kicker! Pursuing CGA means… MORE FUNDRAISING!
Thankfully this time around, it’s not nearly as much as the world race (laugh/cry emoji). I’m still trusting that God can & will provide, just like he did for the world race.
Please prayerfully consider supporting me in this. If you feel led to give, there is a donate link on the home page of this blog!
I want to end by saying thank you for supporting me this far in my journey. Thank you for taking the time to know me and read about my life. I’m excited to continue blogging on this platform as it is such a great outlet for me, and hopefully for you too.
God Bless!
-Averi
