Some people may be wondering why I decided to get started in missions, I hope to answer that questions in this blog.
I first started thinking about missions when I was in high school. I was attending a local church where a lady was doing a prophetic message. That day she told me that I would go to many countries sharing God's love. Being in high school I kinda ignored it thinking I could never leave my mom for that long. The thought ended up leaving my mind for awhile, but it never left my heart.
Fast forward to two years ago. The Lord was telling me again to get involved in missions and love on his children. I was still was in college full-time and only had my summers off. The Lord placed Springhill Camps on my heart and that is where I was able to work for the past two summers. I was a counselor for grades 1st through 3rd, we slept in a teepee and had faith and fun all day. This time with the Lord grew me spiritually and emotionally. I was away from my family for the whole summer with not a lot of contact with them. I believe this was the Lord preparing me for what would come next.
This past Christmas the Lord placed the World Race heavy on my heart. My prayer since December has been that the Lord would break my heart for what breaks His, and He has. I see God's children in places and they feel so broken and don't know what it means to be loved by their Heavenly Father. I have been praying about the World Race since December. This month I was at a prayer night at my church and the Lord kept saying in that still small voice "GO".
Since I have decided to fully commit to missions and loving on God's people I have had many signs and confirmations from the Lord about my choice. Therefore, I know God is placing me on this mission trip and giving me a heart for missions. The song "I will follow" by Chris Tomlin has become the prayer of my heart for this season.
I hope this clears up why I feel called for missions. Any questions please ask!
Be Blessed.
PS Let's continue to pray for those in Joplin and others affected by the tornadoes.
