As my summer-long mission trip nears, my emotions have been strong and varied. I've been fearful about the unknown, stressed about the preparations, homesick for the time I'll be parted from my family, and excited about the adventure. I've broken down in tears on several occasions. Through it all, the Lord has been my quiet strength.
I don't want to make this trip more than what it is. I don't want to minimize it either, but accept it gratefully as another chapter in the story the Lord is writing--one that I graciously get to be a part of.
As followers of Christ, every season in which we find ourselves is meaningful. Those who are working, those who are traveling, those who are keeping home all are partaking in kingdom work. Wherever we are, the same is required of us: simple obedience. Whether I am in America or Africa, I want this: to rejoice in the Lord and to love Him whole-heartedly.
Homemaker
Missionary
Coach, Musician
Pastor, mother,
Worker in the kitchen
Writer, teacher
Despise not the work you've been given
Each of us called
To do His bidding
Cherish the story
Complete the task
Love fully
Joy at last
In His presence
Will be our reward
Forever and ever
With Jesus our Lord
All of the emotions I mentioned at the beginning have been real and sometimes overwhelming. I find that the best way to work through them is not by focusing on them, but on putting my eyes back on the Lord. Worship has been the balm of my soul. It is not without reason that we are told to fix our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). That's when we run best.
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