A lot of people do not understand why I want to do on missions trips. I guess I get why, why would an American girl want to leave her life of contentment and freedom to go somewhere that does not even have the basic necessities for living? Why would this American girl want to be a witness to devastated and broken nations living in poverty? The thing is, I live for it, literally. My life is meant to be lived for those people. I feel uncomfortable living that lucky American girl life, for me, it’s the easy way out; and it makes me uneasy.
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. -James 14:4
Life is a vapor. I know what God has called me to do, so I'm going for it, with his help. I don't want to be 80 and look back at my life and say, "I wish" or "I should have." I do not want to be in heaven looking back on what I have done and wish I have done more.
So, I could finish college, start a career and live the American dream. But once the expectations of this traditional path take over, I may not get to have this opportunity again. So, I am taking a break from school and going for it. I will be on the Immersion trip for college age students 18-22. Three months on three continents -South America, Asia and Africa. Yes, crazy, I know thats nine months, I am extremely excited!
But, I need your help to get there. I need spiritual and financial assistance. I would appreciate prayers a spiritual covering over the plans that God has for this trip. I would also very much apprieciate donations to help the fundraising process go along a lot smoother. My trip costs 11,900 total and accomodates everything but gear and spending money.
Click here to learn about my trip ——-> http://www.adventures.org/trips/mission-trips.asp?locID=406&typeid=2&tripid=4599
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On this trip I’ll be challenged, and tested. I’ll gain wisdom and be changed for the better. I already know it’s going to be hard. I know sometimes I’ll want to give up, come home, take a shower, eat ice cream and watch Pocahontas in my own bed. But, there is so much more to gain than that fear of homesickness and the unknown. I am going to give this all I got. On this trip I am expecting God to do amazing things, things I know I cannot imagine.
And when I am old and all wrinked up I won't be saying "I should have…" but "I remember when.." 🙂
