I’m waiting at Sky Harbor Airport to head to Portland and then to Amsterdam and then to Entebbe Uganda! I have 20 plus hours of flying ahead of me. The lady behind the counter with Delta got me an exit seat to Portland and I pray for the same as I fly the 10 hour flight to Amsterdam.
I am excited about the trip. I am curious what set of emotions I will experience as I arrive in such a mysterious and mystical place. Will I be disgusted at the unjustifiable poverty I find in Africa? Will I be frustrated at what is a lack of gratefulness and thankfulness of the quality of life we have in America. I wish I could pack up the whole “Occupy whatever town” in America and drop them in a 3rd world country so they could learn to count their blessings instead of cry out with entitlement mentalities.
I am asking God on this trip to make it clear to me if I am to dedicate the rest of my life to missions work or if I am to step back into a Lead Pastor Role of the Church. When did we ever separate the words Missions and Church? What a travesty. They are the same thing!
Anyway…time to go check in and get “comfy” on the plane. I ask for your prayers that I may return home with an expanded mind and experience in life.
I am honored that you are reading this post and the future ones to come. You matter to me and I want the very best for your life. Stay tuned!
My prayers are with you during this awesome opportunity you have been given. I pray for you to have discernment and clarity for God’s will in your life.
I am praying for you and hope it will be an eye opening experience for you. I would be proud to serve with you in the missions field just let me know where to sign up!
The life and ministry of Paul the apostle was such a great illustration of how God can turn obstacles into opportunities. I am sure that Paul did not know that during his imprisonment he would be a great witness to the jailer and his family. Paul’s attitude toward his obstacles has always reminded me that God can enable me to live above the circumstances of my life with joy and peace. I am praying that this experience will give you the opportunity to see clearly a way to serve the Lord with renewed vision . You are of course right that one can not separate church and mission as they are one. Enjoy your adventure with God in Africa. I am praying for your safety and a passionate reconnect with Lord of the Universe.
What a wonderful trip! I know Africa is going to be an amazing experience. I have always wanted to go there. Anyways I pray that God will speak to you about whether or not it’s mission work you are called to. Looking forward to reading your blog!
praying for you ! i look forward to the hearing the stories, the life change, the impact and the clear direction God is going to lay on your heart !! thanks for truly being the hands and feet !!
Change is good. Experience is propelling. God already has it mapped out. Listen and watch closely.