When God called me a month ago to leave school and everything behind to give my life to Him for two years of service, I was overwhelmed with fear. I was in Mass at my church and looked around at all the people I Love so dearly that had no idea what I heard the Lord just speak to me and it was completely terrifying.
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So basically none of us stand a chance but to be those Jesus freaks. that obnoxious church group.
It always make climbing the mountain a little easier.
I am sure who ever is reading this has heard of the common example of the mountains and the valleys. Usually the mountain occurs because of the "retreat high" that we always long for. when our Love is greatest and our strive to serve the Lord is unstoppable.
but then comes the valley.
The valleys I went through this past year where the hardest I have had to face. When I was away from my comfort and supportive youth group. I of course went through trials and some really hard times in high school. There's honestly always something because I can admit, I am an extremely emotional person, but what I remember through all of that hurt is that I always had my church. There was always someone there pushing me up the mountain.
But all of that has prepared me so much in this decision to give my life to serve in missions.
When Jesus told His apostles "GO, and make disciples of all nations" He sent them out two by two. Because you CAN'T do it on your own. You need someone pushing you up the mountain.
It's such a blessing to have that.
I know I am not doing this alone, I have so many great people that I have already become great friends with that will be going through all of this with me, that will help me through the valleys while on mission.
It is just so hard to think of not only everything I will miss going through with them but also that they won't be with me to share in what I am going out to do. I wouldn't be at all surprised if wherever I end up, there's an extra suitcase or two under my name with a few stowaways.
I know though that the great thing about a community is that it is something that surrounds you, helps you grow, helps form you into the person you are. You know the phrase.. "It takes a whole village"
All of that is so that one day, when it is your time to leave, you take all of it with you wherever you go.
I lean not on my own understanding.
My life is in the hands of the maker of heaven.
I Give it all to you God,
Trusting that you'll make something beautiful out of me.
and I will climb this mountain
With my hands wide open
^^^Above are the lyrics to "Climb" by United Pursuit that is currently a favorite. The lyrics are very simple and the same message is continuously sung through out the song. I don't think it could be any more perfect for my decision with missions.
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