A group from our church just made a Mission trip to Africa. On Sunday our entire service was based on their trip and all that they learned, felt, and loads of pictures. I cannot even begin to express how touched I was by the pictures and everything they said. I was in tears listening to how blessed these people feel. We might pray and ask God to help us pay the cable bill this month, these people pray daily asking for God to help them get one meal that day. Some woman have to choose which one of their children will eat that day and which ones will go hungry. 50% or more suffer from AIDS. I feel so humbled... How can I complain about my rental house with no central a/c, or the sugar ants, or the 1978 Buick regal my husband must drive, or whining about not having any food in the house when my cupboards are full? How dare I complain about such petty things when there are children out there suffering? Yet, they are so happy! They are so faithful in their love of Christ. They have faith that God will provide for them the most basic daily needs. We all could learn so much from these people. The people from our Church went over there to give to the people, to teach them, and in all honestly it appears it is they who were taught. And in turn I was taught...
Someday, I would love to go on a Mission like this with Alex and Rick. I can only imagine what an impact such a trip would have on a young child. I think it would be such an incredible bonding experience for us as a family. Not to mention the work for God we would be doing.. Awesome!! I have added it to my list of things I want to do with Alex before he turns 18.
I was so touched by this story that I was really aching to do something. Our small group has decided we are going to reach out in some way to a group of children in need. During the next week we each have assignments to research and find contact information of different orphanages, or shelters, or whole communities who need to be blessed with God's Love. We would like to help be a vessel for that. If you have any suggestions, I would certainly love to hear them.
May God be with each of you today and fill your most basic human needs and prayers!
2 comments:
I have been on a mission in Africa 5 years ago and it is the most amazing experience one could ever have. DH and I have always discussed the idea of going as a family one day, for a year or so. That would be great.
The lady who does my hair has gone a few missions. I am not sure where she went right now but she does talk about them. Their church goes. I think she is Methodist and she is a very religious and sweet caring person. I can't imagine doing what they do. I know they take and ship donated clothes to needy countries. Sounds like the three of you would enjoy doing that some day.
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