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.
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.
“Cast your burden upon Me, your Lord, and I will sustain you. I will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
Psalm 55:22
Alyanna- It’s encouraging to hear about the things God has shown you in missions work. I know what you mean about imagining a place and then it becoming real to you… because when you’re there you can’t turn your face from the reality of poverty that so much of our world lives in. Look forward to meeting you and ministering alongside you in India!