Here is a little about how I am feeling as I prepare for the mission trip and what I am expecting when I go.
Over all I am overwhelmed with all the changes taking place in my life. I can’t say that I am stressed I am just taking it all in. I get nervous about the trip and I try to imagine being away from friends and family for a year. Also my mind starts to run with all the different things I should be doing in order to prepare. The nervousness comes and goes and the excitement that it is replaced with is what keeps me going.
What I am nervous about:
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Missing my life in the US
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Giving up modern comforts
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Always being in new surroundings
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Stress of travel
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Being tired and fatigued or even sick
What I am excited about:
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Being challenged beyond what I think I can do
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Meeting my team mates
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Meeting different people of the world
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Growing in my faith
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Seeing healings and miracles
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Exploring the world
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Being a changed person
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Trusting God more
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Seeing God move when we are willing
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Being totally dependent on Him
I expect this trip to be one of the most challenging experiences in my life. I also expect it to be one of the most rewarding. I expect to be a changed, stronger, more loving, more patient, more humble and more peaceful soldier for Christ. At times I am real nervous about the trip but I stop myself and pray the Lord gives me peace. I remind myself of all the things I am excited about and all the things He is excited about. I try to keep my blinders on as the Devil is quick to remind me of all the reasons I should not go but I wont give in to his silly reasoning. Plus my lists above prove I am more excited than nervous. 🙂
