Mission Trip! Eleven months around the world! Africa, China the Philippines all of these are sounding wonderful right about now. Cost: $14,300. I don’t have that type of money lying around in my savings account, but I feel that God is telling me to go on this mission trip. God will provide in any way he chooses, but my doubt is kicking in full force. Face it, I am unsure. I don’t know if it’s God telling me to go or just heart burn (lol). But I’ve never been so broken about a mission since the very first one I went on to Mexico.I have a heart for the lost, poor and hurting but I always fail to do something more then what I am currently doing about it. I went out of my way to order gospel tracts and instead of giving them out and sharing the word boldly; they are on my dresser collecting dust. L Am I Fearful? Yes, very much so. “Do not be afraid of their faces” these words resonate in my heart and mind. Why am I afraid? I couldn’t answer that if I wanted to. I am far from being a shy person and the people that know me well will tell you that. This Barrier called fear need to and will be broken. It will be shattered, crushed and then blown away by the wind. The word of God needs to get out to the world around us.
Mission Trip! I’ve been looking for many other organizations through which I can go on another mission trip with. I found some but when I saw “the world race” ad on facebook and began to read about it I felt the biggest tug on my heart. I couldn’t understand what was happening. All of a sudden this huge burden fell on me and all I could do was pray. I called out to God baffled at what this could mean. Me… Lord? Really, are you telling me to go? Eleven months. One month in each of these eleven destinations. One month of living with the inhabitants, eating their foods, and working with them. One month of catching on to their language, traditions and cultures. One month in their shoes. Eleven months meeting hundreds of people sharing the gospel with them; Becoming the hands and feet of God.
The song from the group ‘Leeland’ comes to mind and the chorus is on repeat in my heart. “I’ll follow you into the homes of the broken, follow you into the world. Meet the needs of the poor and needy, God, I’ll follow you into the world.” Talk about personal anthem! I do as much as I can while here in the states, but I want to do much more, go even further. I definitely want this be an extreme life altering experience. Mexico was my first step but I know I have plenty more to take, all and forever for your glory Lord.
