Last summer I went on a mission trip called CHAOS. I think God had been preparing me for this trip for awhile. My walk with Christ was at a good place, but did I trust God with my life, with everything? This trip taught me how to do just that. To describe the trip in a few words it is a Holy Spirit led trip. We pray over the direction we go and then get in the Suv and drive, no plans, only $30 per person, and rely fully on God for the rest. This trip seemed exciting and adventurous because we are trusting fully in God to provide service opportunities, housing, food, etc.
Our adventure took us to Lavonia GA, Liberty SC, and Greenville SC. I think the trip started to make sense to me the 1st night we went to dinner. We had spent the day cleaning a thrift store and helping Habitat for Humanity build a house. It was so cool to see God provide service opportunities, even when nothing is planned. At dinner we were writing cards to our prayer partners back in Atlanta. When we went to pay for our dinner, it was taken care of already. Excuse me? That’s right; a complete stranger paid for all 5 us. I am not sure if it is because we looked so gross from a hard days work or what. I do know that it was a blessing and provision from God.
Stuff like that continued to happen the entire trip. God continued to lead us from city to city where He was calling us to serve His people. The entire town of Liberty, SC embraced us after we helped out at the ‘Liberty Idol’ contest. Talk about a fun night. If I ever move to a small town, it will be there! I loved the people we met; they were so genuine and real. We met Steve, a Shepard of Fellowship Community Church, who was blown away by what we were doing (serving wherever God was leading us), he offered for us to sleep at the church building. God provides yet again.
I could go on and on about the provision God poured over us while we were on the trip, but I actually want you to read this blog. Chaos shook me up. I had never walked with Christ in this way before. Yes, I have trusted Him and committed my life to Him. But, to live in the way where you looked with eyes wide open where God wanted you to serve. Where I listened to His voice and followed His calling. I wanted more. Right when I got into the swing of things, the trip was over. But a life of Chaos is never over. Christ calls us to live boldly for Him, to look for opportunities to serve, and to pour your love onto His people. I hope I will always live in Chaos.
If you would like to read the CHAOS 2007 newsletter please click here. And remember, a life of chaos is meant for everyone!
