"I have been crucified with Christ. IT IS NO LONGER I WHO LIVE, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." -Galations 2:20
"For to me, TO LIVE IS CHRIST and TO DIE IS GAIN." – Philippians 1:21
I never thought these truths could ever mean as much to me as they do now. For so long, I memorized scripture and heard these verses over and over, yet they never seemed to connect to my heart. The past two years have been some of the most difficult, scary, incredible, and strengthening times of my entire life. The truth of the Gospel finally seemed to connect with my heart, and then it seemed as if chains had fallen off. The Gospel truly sets captives free. Now my heart aches for the captives and enslaved. Everyday is another opportunity to live in this truth. IT IS NO LONGER I WHO LIVE. I am not who I was.
I do not think I would have been ready to go on a trip like this if I did not understand these truths. I finally believe that no matter where I am, or what I am doing, that I can do it as I live in light of the Gospel and with the power of the Holy Spirit. Captives are being set free in Honduras, Thailand, and Dallas, Texas. There is no greater calling than the one to the ministry of Jesus Christ. His ministry is EVERYWHERE.
I feel so overwhelmed and beyond blessed to have been invited by my Father to go on this kind of adventure. I cannot to wait to see His kingdom in 11 different countries. I am so excited to experience different cultures all the while knowing that the God of the universe is moving and working in a place so foreign to me. I hope and pray that the Lord will use this experience to shatter my own ideas of who God, or boxes that I have placed Him in, and replace them with Himself.
Overall, I am excited for the days ahead in which I can continue to share the name and love of Jesus Christ. For to me, to live is Christ.
