Hey Friends,
I was re reading a devotional from my church today and really liked this line "There are specific things that God wants you to do, things that will make a difference in people's lives." The whole message was about getting up and doing something, but that something could appear in so many different ways, depending on who you are, what you are good at, what you have and what others need.
When I first started looking at the WR website, I came across a gal's blog laying out to her friends and family that she was no better than them for sacrificing so much for this trip. I struggled with this a bit because I want to feel good about this trip. I would love for an 11 month missions trip to purify and perfect me; give me amazing insight, grow me into this amazing godly incredible person who is always available to help others and truly pays attention to other's needs. I'm just not sure that is the whole point. I think my friend got it right in saying that our choosing to be a part of this trip is just one way to do good. We can all serve God, serve good, anywhere we are at anytime. If you know me well you know I thrive on DRAMA and BIG DRASTIC UNEXPECTED changes, so this trip is a good fit for me. But what I keep getting is that I and we can serve others whenever and wherever we see a need. I'm hoping, and expecting actually, that this service trip will both humble me and open my eyes to how I can be a better servant to the people around me. I expect to not like the humbling bit…
Thank you again for all your support. I may start calling you my family because of all the kind words and unconditional love I am receiving from each of you. I have just started prepping for this trip and have heard so so so many kind words of encouragement. This process would totally overwhelm me without the support I am offered, so thank you.
But He answered and said to them, "You give them something to eat." Mark 6:37
