I’ve been asked by several people, “Why not just do a mission in the states?”. Yes, a mission in the states might be considered ‘safer’, and I know it is still needed here, too. I’ve done missions in the US and I’m sure I will do them in the future. But this is what I was called to do now.
I’ve gotten too comfortable with my life. I take most things for granted and don’t appreciate them, and there are things I can get away without putting a lot of work into.
The Lord wants us to go outside of our comfort zones so that we may grow a stronger relationship with Him. He wants us to rely on Him in all we do. Living in America, a lot of us have forgotten to rely on the Lord. Lots of things are just handed to us. We can just walk over to the faucet and clean water comes out, and we waste a lot of it without even worrying about it. We don’t take the time to notice what we have been blessed with.
I want to experience a life focused on the Lord in a new way. Even if that means walking distances to get to food and water, I know He will be with my squad and I. I know there are many risks involved in going to other countries on mission. And I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t feel it’s what the Lord wanted me to do. There are some moments when I think “What am I doing? This is going to be so hard.” But I pray and I know I’ll experience life in a new way and that it will be a very good thing for me.
The Bible says to make disciples of all nations. This kind of mission isn’t for everyone, but I’ve been called to it and I will spread His love to other nations even if it means I have to make some sacrifices along the way. After all, Jesus made the greatest sacrifice already.
Don’t worry about me going on this mission. I’ve done enough worrying and the Lord keeps telling me to have faith, to be strong, and to be courageous. Instead, pray for me, and for my squad, that we may be able to follow the plans the Lord has made for us and that we may touch many lives along the way.
I am a child of the Lord. For He knows the plans He has for me. Plans to prosper and not to harm me. Plans to give me hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
