It’s 1:05 A.M. on Saturday morning and it’s also exactly one week out from launch. It’s kind of surreal. Life as I know is going to change dramatically within the next week. No more first-world comforts, no more hot showers (maybe none in general for a while LoL!), no more beds, no more sleeping in, no more getting in the car and driving to wherever the heck my heart desires, no more movie nights with my family, no more boat days, no more selfies with my dad, and no more ankle bites from my Chihuahua! But truly, it’s all so worth it when I think about three-hundred-something days in total reliance and intimacy with the Lord. I long for the difficulties and challenges needed to grow my faith and lessen my dependence on myself. I long for the authentic fellowship between my teammates, hosts, and those we will encounter along the way. Ultimately, I long to look more like Jesus.
It’s funny because I feel so unworthy to call myself a missionary. I really do! I know I have nothing special to offer to anyone on my own. I’m just Logan. Messy. Unorganized. Habitually late. Impulsive. Loud. Forgetful. You name it! I’m just as broken and sinful as the next person! The beauty is that the Lord still calls us his beloved sons and daughters; even in our brokenness and weakness he whispers into the depths of our hearts. He calls us the salt of the Earth, a vessel of divine light, a co-heir with Christ, and CHOSEN! We have a good, good Father. Day after day I am in awe and humbled that the Lord would use someone as unworthy and unequipped as me to be sent out into nations. WOAH! And that’s just it. God orchestrated this entire thing. He whispers that word “GO”, provides for us to get there, and leads us every step of the way. We’re just vessels meant to radiate love and grace; to bring the Kingdom to Earth and point our joy and satisfaction back to the one who provides it all—Jesus Christ. That’s one of the biggest things I’ve learned and want to stress like craaaaazy! All of this, it’s all about Jesus! It’s about following Him and loving people like he did when he walked this Earth! It’s not about me or my squadmates, it’s about bringing the Kingdom of God to Earth.
I’m consistently getting the question “Are you getting nervous?”, and honestly no, not yet! I’m just so excited and CRAZY pumped to finally be leaving and doing life with my new community (My team ROX!). I’m going to miss my tight-knit family & friends here soooo much but I know without a doubt that this is what the Lord has planned for my year. I’m so ready to do this thing with my team and my Heavenly Father! I have so much peace in my heart about leaving and just I can’t wait to be a part of what the Lord is doing among the nations this year; to see more of Him and less of myself while serving in different ministries each month. The biggest thing I’m hoping to get out of this year is simply intimacy with the Lord. To walk with him and follow him wherever he leads—even when it’s scary or uncomfortable. I want to come home next July looking more like him and seeing others through his eyes, not my own.
“I must decrease so that He may increase”
I’m leaving for Kampala, Uganda on September 9th. My team and I will take a bus to Lira, Uganda, 6 hours North of Kampala. I look forward to sharing more with you as the month goes on and ministry begins! Please keep my team, Shekinah Glory, in your prayers, as well as my squad! Pray for continuing unity, friendship, and growth! Pray for those who are broken, sick, and hungry that we are going to encounter this month and throughout the year. But most of all, pray for the Kingdom to come and God’s glory to be revealed.
Lastly, I’m about $ 2,000 away from being FULLY funded! That’s crazy. Praise the Lord! I’m so insanely grateful for all the wonderful support I’ve received—financially, emotionally, and spiritually. I could never be sent out without a village of amazing supporters. If you’d like to donate and help me reach my final goal, you can just click on the “support me” tab on the left. I love you all so much! XoXo
