Hello supporters, friends, and family! This blog is challenging for me because I do not like to disappoint people, but I want complete honesty between myself and you, whoever you may be.
At debrief during the beginning of this third month in Vietnam, it finally began to sink in that the World Race is not exactly the eleven jam packed months of building orphanages, planting churches, loving orphans and serving the needy it was supposed to be, at least not yet. I now know it is designed to make us disciples so that for the rest of our lives we can “make disciples of all men” as God tells us in Matthew 28:19-20, whether we are in Asia, Africa or America and whether we work in an office, in a church or in a barn. AIM’s mission is to place us in the most conducive conditions for spiritual growth possible so that we might understand God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit more than ever before. I’m still struggling with the shift in perspective because I feel like with this new information; I was dishonest in what I told you all I was leaving to do. Don’t get me wrong, we are still sharing the gospel and having months of work that need to be done, like our second month running the organization in the aboriginal community while the creators were out of town. Ssometimes, like this month, there is no set up ministry. That creates a lot of time to build into our team and our spiritual walks and a small amount of time to meet people on our own and share Christ with them. I am more action oriented. I get filled with joy by talking to new people, contributing to needs so that people might hear what I have to say and receive love from Christ better because of it. That is why I signed up for the World Race, but that is not what this month is about, so it's hard for me. The major concern of our coaches and leaders is that we are growing personally and learning to relish in the gifts of God. The World Race is preparing me to live out my faith in everyday life, while origianlly I thought I was going to be a hardcore missionary for 11 months. I see the definite benefits of discipleship and am excited to grow in areas that I do not always display Christ’s love. I'm still a little disappointed about the shift in focus, but I want to keep you all filled in on what is going on across the world with me.
I want to hear your thoughts, your concerns and definitely your encouragement as I sort through being honoring to everyone involved with my travels.
Much Love!
