Mark 16:15 NIV
"He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
"He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."
If all you do is prepare for your mission trip is pack a suitcase, you might be missing the “mission” part of your trip. Just like you wouldn't go on a trip without first packing the right clothing and gear, you shouldn't go on a mission trip without first preparing your mind and heart.
Mission trips tend to bring out the best and worst in all of us. For many of us, a mission trip is the most time we'll ever spend in a given week completely focused on serving others. But at the same time, a mission trip can also be the most physically, spiritually, and emotionally demanding week/weeks in a person's life. Anticipating those demanding situations can go a long way in helping you navigate potentially difficult moments during your trip. And the best way to navigate difficult, stressful, and draining moments throughout your trip is to embrace one thing: grace.
Grace is needed everyday. There is a language barrier. There is a noise level difference as population is so much bigger than my small town in West Virginia. You do not wake up and hear birds. It is never silent. You are never alone. I have learned to quiet myself in my heart and head. I can be with Jesus anywhere.
Suitcase space is limited in the trunk of cars. Pack light and prepare for who will be picking you up. We have to have an extra car pick us up to accommodate what we need to bring for the Bible College. I have learned from experience, but that is for another blog.
Mission trips tend to bring out the best and worst in all of us. For many of us, a mission trip is the most time we'll ever spend in a given week completely focused on serving others. But at the same time, a mission trip can also be the most physically, spiritually, and emotionally demanding week/weeks in a person's life. Anticipating those demanding situations can go a long way in helping you navigate potentially difficult moments during your trip. And the best way to navigate difficult, stressful, and draining moments throughout your trip is to embrace one thing: grace.
Grace is needed everyday. There is a language barrier. There is a noise level difference as population is so much bigger than my small town in West Virginia. You do not wake up and hear birds. It is never silent. You are never alone. I have learned to quiet myself in my heart and head. I can be with Jesus anywhere.
Suitcase space is limited in the trunk of cars. Pack light and prepare for who will be picking you up. We have to have an extra car pick us up to accommodate what we need to bring for the Bible College. I have learned from experience, but that is for another blog.
ACTION STEP: Prepare your heart and God will prepare the way. Stay with me all week as I pack and ready myself and our team for Accra, Ghana.
I ask you to pray for us as we travel and work the mission field and return home. If you want an Itinerary to help you pray more effectively please call our office at 304-292-7283 or leave your email in the reply section of this video.
I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
I ask you to pray for us as we travel and work the mission field and return home. If you want an Itinerary to help you pray more effectively please call our office at 304-292-7283 or leave your email in the reply section of this video.
I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself.
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