Wait! I am on a mission! How many times have I said those words to myself or to someone else. Too many to count!! Those words usually meant don't interrupt me because I might lose my train of thought, my productivity or if I am going to be honest, I just don't want to deal with anything else!! Those words have taken on a completely different meaning now. As I have been preparing for my mission trip to Thailand, God has been working on my heart. I felt called to missions for a few years now. I still am not sure what it looks like. I remember the day I realized He had something more for me. I remember all the excuses; too old, not good enough, not smart enough and the list goes on and on and on. I remember His words, do you trust me? If I am honest with you and with myself, that is my lifelong issue. TRUST! Even typing the word scares me. I do trust my Lord and Savor but it is something I have to work at on a daily bases and sometime hourly basis. I trusted Him that day when He said He wanted more.
I went to work. Looking for something I thought He would want. The doors were not only closing, they were slamming shut. Life lesson: If He desires it, He will open doors. Another life lesson: He may call us to see if we will be obedient!! I thought He was calling me to "Go" somewhere far away but I have learned that we have a mission field every where. Would I love and serve my neighbors? Would I love and serve my church family? Would I love and service my community? Would I love and serve my country? I believe He has been preparing me for this trip by showing me that the word "Go" means out the front door. PERIOD!! We don't need to go thousands of miles to serve in the mission field. I am not sure why it has taken me 40 years to really learn this!! These past few years have been teaching moments. He was preparing me for His work!
Oswald Chambers said it best. "Every God given vision will become real if we will only have patience. I do feel God calling me to Thailand. I believe the Potter sculpted this trip. I am not sure what He has planned for me but I do know that this is where He wants me to serve. I am praying that He uses me for His Glory. I pray that I will be His hands and feet. I pray that the Thai people will see Jesus in me. I pray that He will open my eyes. Please take time to watch this video link. http://youtu.be/9H_hmNqls7A
The team leaves July 19 and will return to the states August 2. We appreciate your prayers.
