For as long as I can remember God has been whispering to my heart about missions and overseas ministry. I can so vividly recall being around 11 or so years old and reading about Amy Carmichael’s life and ministry and feeling so strongly that I would someday give myself to the same. As I have grown over the ten years since then, this desire in my heart has only grown. God has placed such a heavy burden on my heart to see those taken into captivity brought to justice, and into the light. My heart aches to know of the violence and exploitation that so many endure without having any hope for change.
I have felt so overwhelmed at times wondering how in the world I would even begin to make a difference. After all I am only one person. But that is really all God asks for. One person willing to stand in the gap for another. As I prayed over the possibility of going on this trip I often would ask God if this was in his plan for me. I am always so concerned with the “right” decision. God is slowly teaching me (or I am slowly learning) that when I am seeking him, I can not make a “wrong” decision. Not to say that I could not make mistakes or that I am a sinless person. He is revealing the very real truth that He is working all things together for my good.
This trip is an act of trust for me. On my own I can not accomplish all that needs to be done in order meet my financial goal. Even more so I feel unprepared for the ministry that will take place on this trip. However I know that despite all of this that He is pleased with my willing heart. I do not know what will come from this trip. I have no idea what to expect other than that He will be with me. I pray that during these three months God will place wisdom in my heart on how to take the steps to continue what he began in me all those years ago. I am so thrilled to know that this could be the start of something incredible.
