Expectations of My MissionTrip

I find myself expecting to not know everything that lies ahead.

Part of the reason I expect this, is because I have already tried my best to figure out what to expect and I rarely succeed!

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One certainty is that Christ will be by your side the whole time.

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I expect to be bold – and when I am bold, I know He will provide armor to protect me

I expect to cry – and when I cry, I expect He will wipe my tears

I expect to be a light – and when I am burning out, I trust He will re-light my flame

I expect to fail miserably- and when I fail, I expect Him to succeed immensely by picking me up

I expect to be uncertain – and when I am uncertain, I expect to find truth in His word

I expect to become exhausted – and when I am exhausted, I will find rest in Him

I expect to be in awe – and when I am in awe, I expect He will smile and know I am His child

I expect to be afraid – and when I am afraid, I expect He will remind me not to fear

I expect to be challenged – and when I challenged, I expect He knows that I will grow in my love for Him

I expect to be a sister – and when I am a sister, I expect I will find a new family in the body of Christ

I expect to be a servant – and when I am a servant, I expect I will feel the love of Christ in my heart

I expect to be a friend – and when I am a friend, I expect the body of Christ to grow

I expect to be joyful – and when I am joyful, I expect I will experience the love of the Father

I expect to love – and when I love others, I expect that Christ will delight

I expect to see miracles – and when I see miracles, I expect to feel blessed to witness His mighty acts

I expect to share compassion – and when I share compassion, I expect my heart to be transformed