March 2010
It is a month of firsts…
the first time I left the U.S. and the
first mission trip I have ever been on just to name a few.
Some how, I have ended up in India on a
small team from my church. I remember thinking “ How did I get
here�? I have no bible knowledge, no idea what I am even doing,
and I am terrified to speak to a group of people… but that trip did
something to my heart, and my relationship with God… it was a
catalyst, you could almost describe it as a gateway drug… I wanted
MORE, more of the passion I saw in the smiles of some of the most
precious children, more of the genuine love poured out to me
everyday, and more of the God who was pressing on my heart.
That trip to Hyderabad led me to the
race, which has so far been one of the most terrifying, amazing, and
life changing journeys I could ever hope to go on… I am challenged
daily in all aspects from living in community, to surrendering my
wants for others needs, to seeking God always first and foremost.
Some of my team and I had the
opportunity to spend the day today (May 27th) in that orphanage that started it
all for me, it was such an amazing experience! We played games, sang
songs, laughed, and got hug after hug. It was such a surreal moment
for me… standing on the little platform of a stage laughing and
singing, all I could do was smile as I thought how far I have come
since the first time I stood there, how God had used this tiny
little church filled with 70 of the silliest little smiling faces to
break through to me and how he continues to challenge me to let my walls
down and let people in. How I am finding my voice, and actually
starting to use it.
