The End of this Story and the Beginning of all the Others

Dear readers,

I write to you with some news.

This is a letter I did not think I’d be writing for another 10 months. Please receive it with grace.

I am now back in the United States.

My time on The World Race has been completed.

I’m sure you will all have many questions, rightfully so. But I do want you to know that you will not receive all the answers you will be looking for. I will explain some details, but for the rest, I ask that you don’t use your imagination to fill in the gaps, and reach out to me with an overwhelming amount of questions concerning the matter.   

Trust that Adventures in Missions leadership have made the best decision, and they want what’s best for me and my life moving forward.

AIM leadership has decided that it is not wise for me to be on The World Race at this time.

The funds that were raised in this process are still being discussed on how they will be used. If I am to pursue more non-profit ministry work down the road it is looking as though I will be able to use the funds in that specific way. But that’s as much information I have to share at this time. 

But please know, that if you have supported me financially in any way on this journey, know in your heart that God saw your giving, He was thrilled, and His money will be used in whatever way He sees fit.   

I will say that even though this looks like an Adventures in Missions ruling, God has made it clear to me that this was actually His choice.

I have an overwhelming peace surrounding me at this very moment.

Most would say God’s taking me off the ‘field’.

I would say God’s placing me in a new one.

What happens for me looking forward?

I cannot tell you. For I do not know myself. There is a lot of processing and praying to be done between me and The Father. 

I do know that God is preparing a path for me and I will stride down it gladly.

I am exploring many different options. And more so spending time in prayer, asking for wisdom and discernment from Him and those that speak truth and life into me as I walk forward.

The one thing that still rings true is Jesus’ words “To go therefore and make disciples off all the nations…”

The mission never changed.

Just the location.  

In one of the last times I spoke with God He told me “There is much work to be done, I’m glad you’re ready to go.”

I very much am.

I am not bitter or angry. Although it did quite shock me at first.

God has been in the business of flipping my world upside down within 24 hours over the past year or so.

I have learned to welcome it, embrace it even.

When God has clear control of my story how could I doubt His goodness?

He knew this would happen before He created the world. 

He knew this would happen before I took my first steps. 

He knew this would happen before the craziness of 2020 occoured. 

He knew this would happen when I applied for this trip.

He knew this would happen when He fully funded me in 99 days.

He knew this would happen as soon as my feet touch Costa Rica.

None of this surprised Him.

I am learning not to be shocked when God allows a great plot twist in my story. It always points back to Him in the end.  

I want to thank you all for your prayer and support, please don’t stop now.

As far as I am aware my blog will still be up and running, and I will continue to update and encourage you, as we are both running the same race, just on different tracks of life.

I love you all so much.

I hope to write to you again very soon.

-Mitchell