09in0529rl2 - How I Was Called to the Mission field

"You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word...Hold me up, and I shall be safe. And I will have respect for Your laws continually."
Psalm 119:114, 117

I have naturally been one fascinated with simplicity.. nature alone speaks for itself, I love observing how delicate & wonderful the creation of God! I was that little girl who was always in the backyard sun or rain..quietly exploring & growing things. The best feeling I have ever experienced was when I put my needs aside for another's.

When I was thirteen I traveled to the Philippines to visit our family..

There's a drastic difference between hearing about a place or seeing it on television vs. experiencing the reality of it for yourself. Encapsulated by every sight, smell, and hurting soul staring me straight in the eye- How could I turn my back? I can't explain how my heart filled with grief to witness my very own people suffering & living extremely hard lives while I was so pampered and comfortable with excessive possessions at home. I realize that God blesses His people to share that blessing with others less fortunate. Not to cultivate it & live for yourself. It was during this visit to the Philippines that I promised God I wouldn't waste another day living my life in vain.

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment."

1 John 4:18

Without hard work what would be the joy in accomplishments? It is so worth it to me.

When I was 15 I did a mission trip with Global recordings to a small town in Baja California called Vizcaino.

We took a 24 hour drive to the location and ministered in the migrant camps day & night! In the town there were many different dialects of language, so we brought cassette tapes with the gospel translated into their various tongues.

It was a beautiful experience! Seeing the joy that people contain is such a blessing. Giving your time for someone else is the greatest gift anyone could ever attain.

I don't know what exactly interested me in India. When I was in jr. high I saw a documentary about the people of India and I remember praying that I could do a mission trip there..after then I totally forgot I had ever done so.

But after my two experiences in other countries I have prayed extensively for God to give me another oppertunity to humble myself and serve overseas. After researching online I found AIM! I was torn between ministering in Africa & India, but I felt God leading me towards India. (Then I remembered praying about it a while ago.)

I am so excited for everyone reading this... I really can't wait to hear your stories of how God called you to share His love in India.. And I'm praying for you guys! I believe we will all come home from this trip as changed people.. and I'm so grateful for our journey we get to experience together!

Love & prayers.