In January, I will be a part of a team traveling to the opposite side of the world. While in India, we will take part in two different ministry agendas; orphanage ministry and a women's conference.
To say that I never imagined myself doing this type of ministry at this point in my life would be an understatement. I mean, after my children were grown and out of the house is one thing, but I have 2 babies who very much depend on their momma. When asked to join the group, my initial reaction was an instant no, but the the Lord really began to work in my heart showing me how my small world needed to be expanded, how my narrow mind needed to be broadened and how my ministry needed to be taken to the ends of the Earth. Brad has encouraged me to go from day one. He is so great about knowing what is best for me long before I can see it.
Brad spent 10 days in India in the spring of 2007. It changed his life. He loved the thought of us being able to connect based on this journey, even though our trips will be almost 2 years apart. My husband has never once discouraged me in any area of ministry. He is willing to do whatever it takes so that I can be involved in most anything I choose. I am very aware of his sacrifices for me and his desire for me to constantly grow and become.
My two biggest concerns, my children and the funding, are in the Lord's hands. I have raised the large sum I needed to be a part of the trip. I was blown away by the ways the Lord provided for me and how he blessed me beyond what I could have conjured up. My children will be in great care and my anxieties about leaving them for 12 days have began to decrease dramatically. I am sure as the departure gets closer I will feel many motherly emotions, but the Lord continues to remind me that he loves my children far more than I do. He is their protector and their greatest advocate. They are his, not mine. I, too, am his and not mine. For that very reason, I will now and forever go when the Lord calls me.
I cannot fathom what ministering to hundreds of pastors wives on the other side of the world might be like. I am excited to see what this step of faith looks like for me, and am eager to share all that I learn in the mean time with you. I am sure you will hear much more about India from now until January, but I wanted to share the details of my trip and my heart about the journey.
7 comments:
Wow, that's awesome! I love missions. I grew up in the Philippines. My parents were Southern Baptist Missionaries there and I loved every minute of it!
I'll be praying for you.
I am stoked that God has invited you to go see what He's up to on the other side of the world. I sure cannot wait to read all about this journey!
I cannot wait to hear about your trip when you return! He is going to bless your heart and the hearts of those women more than words can say! What a great example you and Brad are setting for those two babies! They will be blessed by your obedience too!
I am so excited for you and your journey.
How exciting! My husband and I have always wanted to do missions together, since college. I know the Lord will provide for ya'lls needs because you are willing to do His will and His work. God bless your family for your willing hearts and what a beautiful lesson you are teaching your children.
Oh, by the way...I don't mean to bug you about it, but I need your address, so I can send you the prize you won for my blogiversary give away. You can send it privately to my e-mail at
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Thanks and Blessings to you!
I am SO EXCITED! I feel very blessed to be able to share this experience with you. I have been amazed by the support I have received. Every time I have an ounce of anxiety about raising all of my funds or who Ella will be with every day, God is quick to show me that He's on top of things. Again, I'm super stoked!
I am so glad you are doing this. You will bring so many blessings to those women and children. On Thursday last week the organization that I travelled with to India last year called and asked me to go with them again in December for another trip. They are working on making sure they will have all the funds they need and aren't 100% sure, but if they go, I said would join them. The Lord is doing some wonderful things and I am anxious to see how he will change and mold my perspective through this ministry again. I will be lifting your trip up in prayer too.
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