Called to Serve
Why am I doing this mission trip?
Background: I was blessed to be brought up in a Christian home with parents who took me to church and instilled good morals from a young age. My parents showed me that being a Christian isn’t just about going to church every Sunday; it’s about having a personal relationship with the creator of the universe. I went through many different periods in my relationship with God. There were times where I was totally on fire for Him and peace and joy were overflowing out of my heart. Then, with any relationship, there are times that my heart was unsettled. I would get frustrated with hypocritical Christians and how fake they seemed and I knew that wasn’t a good representation of Christ. I mostly was frustrated because I was a hypocrite myself. The verse in Matthew about taking the plank out of my own eye before I can remove the speck from my brother was made for me at that point in my life. I had to humble myself and realize that I am no better than anyone else and I will never be a good enough. And not being good enough wasn’t a bad thing. I am human. I am imperfect. But I know that there is a God in heaven that sent His son to die for my sins so that all my imperfections can be washed clean. Having that knowledge and believing it with all my heart set me free. Free from fear of not being good enough, free from frustrations of others and myself, and free from my own pride. It really is a peace that passes all understanding and I want others to experience. I know the truth and I know the result of the truth and to keep that all to myself is selfish. I need to spread the good news.
This Missions Trip: I have always had a heart for helping others and for me I am happiest when I am making others happy. I went through my four years in college volunteering for the nursery at church and around the community helping others, but for some reason I felt like God was calling me to do more. I am going to graduate this May with my undergraduate degree and I realized if I am going to take action and do something to make a big impact in serving others in God’s name, now is the time. I heard about the world race 11 month mission trip and instantly had an adventurous itch to find out more. I have always wanted to go on a mission trip but have never had the opportunity to go on one. If you know me then you know that an 11 month trip to places I have never been before to help others is right up my alley. For those of you who do not know me…now you do. God calls us to serve the world and make disciples of all nations. I feel that he has put this calling on my life, not only to positively change the lives of people all around the world, but also to continue to change my heart. I want my heart, my words, my actions, and my life to be a reflection of the love of Christ.
I know that this trip will not be easy. I also know that it will be an experience of a lifetime and those experiences will stay in my heart and mind for the rest of my life. I serve a big God and I know He has big things planned for this trip and I am very excited to be a part of it. If you would like to help be a part of this trip by donating to help me meet my fundraising goal, please go to the SupportMe tab on the left.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
