There's something so empowering about having the freedom to go anywhere, to do anything! We’re all trying to be lost in Wanderlusting. Looking at my summer, I’m trying to figure out how to spend my very valuable time. Much to my family’s dismay, I’ve decided to spend it away from home. Going to new places, meeting new people, loving strangers with intention and passion. My heart jumps with excitement at the opportunity I have been blessed with. We all want to be impactful. We all want to do something bigger than ourselves. But how cool is it, that when we decide we’re ready, we can simply get up and go!

The dangers are a clear concern. However, the benefits definitely outweigh the desire of sheltering me from POTENTIAL harm. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not naive; I know there are clear dangers in the world. I am a very paranoid person but here are my thoughts…

1. My life is a time clock- I want to spend my time intentionally. Whether that be intentionally pursuing people in a new country, or intentionally watching an entire season of the Bachelor in one sitting. I want to do both with purpose. I want to be intentional about where I spend my time because it is so precious. Arguably the most precious thing we have, the one thing that cannot be purchased.
2. I’m as free as I’ll ever be- The next time I have this much freedom I will likely be retired. By that point, I'll probably be too old and too tired to want to go out and impact others. Right now, I have the time, the energy and the passion to love others. I am willing, able-bodied, excited and ready to serve.
3. I’ve lived a very privileged life- I haven’t really struggled a whole lot. I think it’s important to experience different cultures. I think it's important to see how others live, how others struggle, how others celebrate successes. Humans are important and I long to experience the humbling experience of living out of a backpack.
4. I feel called to experience life with people- My heart desires human connection. I love people! Why not love others in a different culture?! I desire to love strangers and connect with them. To speak Truth and love into them. To celebrate life, to cry, and to learn with them. I'm set on a life that serves others, so why not start now?!
5. I will grow immensely- I will have be resourceful, smart, vigilant and aware. I’m going to grow so much in this experience. Seeing how people live in poverty, seeing how people struggle... how impactful to create a more grateful heart.

I feel as though my parents feel that I’m blissfully ignorant, but I would strongly disagree. I desire exploration to tell people of Truth, to show love, to expand my horizons, and to watch God move before my eyes. What a treat that I am so undeserving of.

“For such a time as this” Esther 4:14