Going

I have always been an avid reader especially anything concerning biographies and historical fiction. My favorites are reading about the life of people who gave up a life of success to pursue a life of purpose, or better said the will of God in their lives. The ones that inspired me the most were the lives of Jim Elliott, Eric Liddell and George Mueller among many others. It is no coincidence that they all share a common trait, that of surrendering their life to the higher purpose of helping others while spreading the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. In some of these cases they even lost their lives in that pursuit.

A few months ago, if you would of asked me if I would go on a mission trip, I would have said that was for the likes of Liddell, Elliott and Mueller but definitely not for me. When Andy would challenge the congregation to sign up, pray or support a mission trip, I would fall in the pray and support category never in the "go" category . I reasoned my younger daughter Heather had that gene in the family since she was pursuing a life in Missions so I had fulfilled my part. But as always is the case, God had something else in mind.

Early this year I sensed the Holy Spirit guiding me out of my comfort zone. It first started with Andy asking the congregation to consider going on a "vacation with purpose" with Globalx. That stuck to my mind, especially the pictures and testimonials of the people that had been on these trips. So I decided to take a leap of faith and sign up for the Cape town trip. It was the best decision I ever made.

The members of my mission team are amazing, with a great passion for serving others and being used by God to further His kingdom. I have already seen the team effort and care in trying to collect our donations and help each other in others areas of our lives. I am so honored to be a part of such a great team.

Most of all, I thank God for showing me that all of us have the potential and characteristics to lead a life of purpose. He gives us all our little mission field to harvest. It is up to us to surrender our way to his way and see where that leads. I cannot wait to see all he has in store for us during this trip.

"then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? and who will go for us?

and I said,"Here am I. Send me! He said "Go" Isaiah 6:8