We were asked to write a blog about how we felt before leaving on this mission trip…
I EXPECT
TO:
-sojourn, to progress, to change
-stumble along the journey but be caught in God’s grace
-be joyful, loved, energetic and encouraged
-at times be sad, lonely, exhausted and frustrated
-make great friends with my fellow racers
-make lasting memories and take lots of pictures
-love and serve others, and to learn much from those I serve
To worship God through pilgrimage
TO:
-sojourn, to progress, to change
-stumble along the journey but be caught in God’s grace
-be joyful, loved, energetic and encouraged
-at times be sad, lonely, exhausted and frustrated
-make great friends with my fellow racers
-make lasting memories and take lots of pictures
-love and serve others, and to learn much from those I serve
To worship God through pilgrimage
TO:
-live simply
-miss my family and friends A LOT
-be misunderstood
-be challenged
-be dirty, sweaty, and unable to shower as often as I am used to
-eat interesting and exotic foods
-encounter people I have never experienced before
-have my heart burdened by the pain I will see in the world
-to be broken and still have hope
To get out of my comfort zone so that I can extend God’s comfort to others
To get out of my comfort zone so that I can extend God’s comfort to others
TO:
-need the boldness, courage and perseverance only God can provide
-grow in patience, and kindness
-to be continually humbled
-think less of my daily rhythm and more of God’s eternal kingdom rhythm
-experience God in new and amazing ways
-fully live in and trust the Holy Spirit
-to follow Jesus; to be His disciple
To do the will of God
