Why am I going?

When I think about this question a lot of different thoughts pop into my mind. As I was doing some research and just exploring the idea of going on a mission trip, it felt like it wouldn’t actually happen so I didn’t really think about my reason why. But as I continued researching and taking the next step to apply, I took a couple of days to think about my why. And obviously, I love to serve so that was one reason but I felt like there was something else God was trying to tell me. 

So, one or two days went by and all I could think about is why I shouldn’t go on this mission trip. I felt like I wasn’t good enough, that my faith wasn’t strong enough, I thought God had something else planned for me, I wouldn’t get fully funded in time, I don’t want to leave my family, I have financial responsibilities, and the fear of getting sick (covid)… After my little rant, I realized how tunneled my mind was. I believe that when God gives you a little more than you can handle it’s because he knows how strong you are, but he wants you to know it too.

After that, I applied, and here we are.

I am going to Costa Rica and Guatemala because I want to be challenged. Have all of the familiarity and routine took away, and just walk with faith into whatever God has planned for these two months. I have no fear walking into this next season. To know that I will be surrounded by people who have the same heart to serve and the excitement of experiencing God’s work while also deepening our own relationship with God is so exciting and comforting. 

Let the fun begin!