I'm finally going public with my big announcement. I've have decided to go on a mission trip with "Living Water". At this point I'm certain that I will be helping to drill a water well in a community in Central or South America. Exactly where and when I'm not sure at this point. Part of this trip will also being doing Christian outreach to this area.
Since finding Christ about 3 years ago my spiritual journey has been a crazy ride. I've moved from wondering who Christ is, to attempting to remove any obstacles between He and I, to intently listening to Him and determining His will for my life. Yes, I believe that Christ died to free me from my sins and that he rose from the grave, walked the earth again, and ascended into heaven. He changed my life.
The thing that really draws me to this particular mission is that I would actually be the hands and feet of Christ, so to speak. This is so much more than just driving somewhere and handing out religious tracts. This is making a community-changing difference that will span generations. It is not just "planting seeds" but watering the seeds as well.
The past year I have focused on going deeper. I could fill the internet with all thing amazing, life-changing things I have experienced. I have been quiet about it because I am not doing this to appear righteous to the world. The Word has been my guide, I have been spending a lot of time in it both by myself and with others. While I don't claim to be the strongest prayer warrior around, my prayer life has been active and intentional, constantly asking for Him to reveal the next step He intends for me to take.
It has become quite clear that the next step is this trip. The decision has been made, now there is action that must take place. Now, I'm in "fundraising" mode. There is no way I can come up with the $2,000 to take this trip on my own. So, I'm reaching out to my community, family, friends, and church. No amount is to big or small to give, and all will be used for this trip, which is ultimately for His Kingdom.
My goal is to keep updating this blog with news about the trip. It's important that I write out what I'm going through, how I see Christ working, and what my fundraising levels are.
Isaiah 6:8 says: "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!"
I heard that same voice, and I will go. If there is any way you can help me get there, please help.
