The approach God has used to call me in the mission field has been a dreadful adventure. I’m cautious to express the word dreadful because at one point in time I wanted nothing to do with GOD. My life was exactly how I wanted it and I didn’t feel that I needed anything from Him. The church we attended supported remarkable missionaries all over the world. Frequently they would speak at our services enlightening us with their radical stories and death defying adventures. Sure it was amusing to hear these unbelievable stories on how God delivered them from danger, but it still wasn’t for me. Rom 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. He never changed His mind about me. Faithful God!
My parents would continuously ask me to give my heart to God. I just knew if I would turn my life around I would have to go. Go where? I didn’t know, but I was sure God would send me into the mission field. My favorite statement to my parents was, “I don’t want to be a Christian because God is going to send me to Africa.” I had a pretty fearful perspective of God and his plan for my life. I remember hearing scriptures about worshiping God for eternity; Ha Ha eternity….. I could barely make it through Sunday morning worship without temptation to walk out.
Then God!! That’s all I can say, He did it. His grace is sufficient for me.
I always thought that answering the call of missions would be a lifelong obligation, but God places His love for the world and love for people into our hearts. And you know what?….IT’S AMAZING!
My church family is a strong supporter of Andrew Shearman. Many times Pastor Andrew suggested I apply for the Worlds Race. He would tell me of all the God loving groups changing the world through missions in the Worlds Race. I have been traveling to Mexico for many summers participating in mission trips and I currently serve as leader of our church’s mission’s team. Mission work is ultimately my greatest passion. So far my experiences have been completely indescribable. After experiencing such fulfillment in missions, my original post graduation plans seem almost meaningless. I truly believe I have found my calling in missionary work, and to ignore such a feeling would not only be cheating myself, but also the thousands of lives I will impact. I want nothing more than to answer God’s call on my life and serve. I know that this experience will change my life forever!!!
