I am embarking on my first mission trip as we speak...well as I type. I am on the biggest airplane I've ever been on, the longest flight I've ever sat through, and the furthest away from home I've ever gone. In addition, I'm leaving my kids for 10 days...Whoa!
In preparation for this trip, I'll be honest...I've experienced many tests and emotional ups and downs. I questioned myself, my strength, and my capabilities. I mean...how could God call ME to go on a mission trip? Is it really possible for HIm to really use me?! You better believe it!
Jesus says in Mark 9:23 "What do you mean, 'If I can'?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes."
Our team will be having daily devotional and journal while we are on this trip. I read Day 1 on the flight from Little Rock to Atlanta and it reminded me to keep my heart open and let God work his magic. To go ahead and plan to fully experience whatever God has in mind for this trip. And I plan to do just that! I believe without a doubt that I am following God's call to serve Him by serving the people in Peru. I have absolutely no clue as to how He plans to use me or exactly what I will be doing. What I do know is that I have surrendered 100% to His call and I am traveling to South America with 6 other people who feel the same. My heart is fully open and am letting God begin to mold and change me. To renovate and transform me to the likeness of Christ.
I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the conifdent hope he has given to those he called- his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. - Ephesians 1:18
I'm ready to let God's light shine through me. Whatever God's plan is for me on this trip, whether it be share my story, help build a church, play tic tac toe with an orphan, or just show my love (and His) to the people...I'm down.
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