Classes have started once again. My last semester of college is in full swing and has come with its many challenges and joys in a way that only college courses can. In my Capstone class we are reading Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation by Robert Mulholland. Even though we have just touched the surface of what his writings have to offer, my comfortable spiritual condition has been rocked a little. In this class I have been asked to look deep into my heart and evaluate where I am spiritually. I thought I would share a few things that I found with you:
“Love has overtaken me and has become my purpose by engulfing my very heart, mind, and soul. Despite what I have been through or however ugly my past may seem, to love God and love people is the reason I have been rescued from the depths of sin and darkness. Even though there may be times where God seems silent and my spiritual growth seems to have come to a standstill, I know that He is working within my heart to not lose sight of the reason why I have come to this place.
I have been called to go.
The World Race is something that continues to bring me astounding joy. My squad is full of incredible humans that have challenged me to keep faith in my calling and encouraged me through words of wisdom and prayer. I cannot wait to do life with each of them! I cannot fully describe the excitement that has overcome me during this time of preparation to go. I believe that everyone is called to ministry. Ministry has many different forms. Whether it is performed at a day job in an office, a local community service outreach, or overseas to an unreached people group; the Lord calls each of us to ministry. His ministry. Even if I was not called to go on the World Race, I fully believe that I would be obedient to answer the call of sharing His story here in the comfort of my home with joy knowing that He is with me wherever I go.”
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:14-15
This call has stolen my hearts cry and changed it to ring the sound of His name alone. Will you please stand with me through your prayers and financial support to reach people across this world through my missions trip?
Yours in Christ,
Bailey
