As I flip my calendar to a brand new month, my heart skips a beat.
October is one month closer.
My mind drifts to visions of breath-taking landscapes, laughing children, relationships with beautiful people from across the globe. I dream of backpacks, tents, and Chacos, animals, market places, and food with exciting spices. I try to imagine all the things that are undeniably unimaginable sitting in my little room here at home. My heart is yearning to see what the Lord has in store for this next year.
Then, I remember it’s February. I don’t leave for eight months. There is still so much to be done here.
“It may take place in a foreign land or it may take place in your backyard, but I believe that we were each created to change the world for someone. To serve someone. To love someone the way Christ first loved us, to spread His light. This is the dream, and it is possible.” – Katie Davis
The Lord is calling me out, and I’m so humbled and honored by that. My heart leaps with joy at the thought of going to the ends of the earth proclaiming the sweet name of my savior! But right now, it’s not my time. Right now, I am proclaiming His name in my own backyard. Right now, I am a YoungLife leader. Right now, the Lord has given me GHS as my mission field. I refuse to miss ministry opportunities as I prepare for my next adventure in ministry. I refuse to be absent; I will be present.
Lord, open my eyes and open my heart to your children who are hurting in my own backyard. Let me stay focused on finishing these last eight months all in. Let your kingdom come at GHS. Let every single high schooler know the depth of your love for them. Use me here, and don’t let me miss a single opportunity to shout your name.
