I don't get to see my best friend at anymore, and I love it. That's such a weird sentence. It's because she is traveling the world on the World Race with Adventures in Missions to change the world for God. How cool, right? I'm such a proud "BFF". She's going on a leap of faith to do what God has called her to do. Amazing. Too bad she still needs $5,083 to continue this mission.
I met Maddy when I was in 9th grade at our high school youth group. We were not instant best friends, but as time went on, we grew closer and closer. When she was a senior and I was a junior, it kind of hit me that I get along better with this girl than anyone else. Us being best friends kind of snuck up on me. Maddy Lee is such a special person.
Now, Maddy is on the World Race. I miss her more than I’ve ever missed anyone. But I am so glad I miss her. Missions have such a special place in Maddy’s heart and she really felt God calling her to do this. She is not letting anything get in her way. I am so inspired to see her take this leap of faith. Her doing this just really shows me how cool and awesome God is. He is calling her out to do what is not the norm: taking a gap year after her first year of school, to travel the world and spread his word. That is mind blowing.
I feel like this should be Maddy writing this. Even just her following this calling is so crazy cool. Maddy has always been someone I could talk to. She is wise beyond her years. She is absolutely the coolest and bravest person I know, and she is inspiring me so much that I felt the need to write about it. Like, I just want everyone to think about this for a minute. Maddy is doing what she feels God calling her to do, even though it’s wicked scary.
Even though her parents are not 100% on board. Even though this is expensive. Even though all of her friends are back in school. Even though she is not fully fundraised. She is doing what God put on her heart. How many times have I done what I wanted to do rather than what God wanted? And for much smaller matters?
Maddy Lee went on this trip without her goal fully reached, because she knows God will provide. She has until December, and then if she still does not reach her goal, she will have to leave the World Race much earlier than expected. This would be heartbreaking for everyone involved. If you can in any way shape or form donate or help out, here is her link. Also, please pray for her and her team, they need all the prayer they can get.
