The Power of Saying Yes: How One Word Can Change Your Life on the World Race

It’s amazing how much power one little word holds. Yes.

On the World Race, that single word can change everything.

When Racers say yes to opportunities that feel scary, uncomfortable, or completely outside their skillset, they open the door for God to move in ways they never imagined.

Yes to Leading When You Don’t Feel Ready

Many Racers step onto the field convinced leadership is for someone else. Then one day, they are asked to step in as team leader, or to lead worship, share a devotional, problem solve during a ministry project. The instinct is often, “Not me. I’m not ready.”

But saying yes, even with shaky hands or a nervous voice, creates space for growth. Over and over, Racers discover that leadership isn’t about being the loudest or most experienced. It’s about being willing.

Yes to Sharing Your Story

One of the scariest parts of the Race for many is sharing their testimony out loud. What if people judge? What if it’s not impactful? What if you mess up?

Yet when Racers say yes, they find that their story, messy and unfinished as it is, often speaks directly into someone else’s life. God uses vulnerability to break down walls, build bridges, and remind us that the Gospel is personal.

Yes to Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

Yes sometimes means walking into a village to pray for strangers. Or saying yes to dancing in worship even though you feel awkward. Or yes to trying new foods, washing endless dishes, or sitting with someone in silence when words aren’t enough.

The yes doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. Each small surrender chips away at fear and builds a life rooted in trust.

What Happens When You Say Yes

When Racers look back, the moments that shaped them most weren’t the ones they planned, they were the unexpected yeses.

Yes led them into deeper faith. Yes unlocked new gifts they didn’t know they had. Yes turned strangers into lifelong friends. Yes reminded them that God’s strength shows up best in our weakness.

Because when you say yes, you’re not just agreeing to an opportunity. You’re agreeing to let God take the lead.

Your Next Yes Could Be Expedition

The World Race Expedition is designed for those ready to say yes to the nations, the Gospel, and the adventure of a lifetime. Expedition routes take you off the beaten path, into places where the need is great and the harvest is ripe.

Expedition | Route 1 | August 2026

This is 11 months, 11 countries, and countless yeses that will stretch your faith and transform your life.

Say yes today!