I find myself in an airport in Georgia. So many people bustle to get to their flights, to meet with loved ones, to grab a bite to eat before traveling. I enjoy watching each these lives as I sit by an outlet curled up in my StarWars blanket. Each has their own story, their own passions, their own pasts. God is knocking on the door of every heart and He has special plans for each one.
It is rare that I have time to think about others, the beautiful creation that is humanity. I rarely just sit without busying myself with my own life, my own passions, my own dreams, and all the concerns involved. I often find myself consumed inside my own Megan-world, oblivious to the needs of others surrounding me. And here I am waiting for Training Camp, where I will be equipped to minister to people around the world, and it occurs to me that I have little practice in thinking outward.
Sometimes it is the little breaks of life where we have a moment to pause and just consider the people passing by that we realize that there is so much out there. We are called to something so much bigger than ourselves. We are called to live for Christ, as servants to the world. This call requires much outward thinking.
How often do I really pray for the lost? For different issues afflicting the world? For developing nations? For the poverty-stricken? Or for persecuted Christians? How often do I ever make an active step to make a difference? I confess that for me it isn’t often.
I think these issues feel so distant from me because I don’t stare them in the face everyday when I walk down the street. However, I am still aware. I know these issues exist and it is my responsibility to intercede on behalf of the nations and play an active part in impacting this world for Christ. That is the call of the World Race. To sacrifice comfort. To sacrifice the familiar. To sacrifice constant inward thinking. For the sake of the Gospel. To truly follow the command of thinking of others before yourself.
We all have our part to play. Some is to pack their bags and go. Some are called to faithfully minister right where they are, to the issues present there. Others are called to lend their finances to support the cause of Christ. Whatever our call is, I pray that we would walk in it with faith and boldness.
Thank you to all who are supporting me as I step into this journey of learning how to think outwardly and follow the call of Christ step by step.
