Tonight, the pastors of our church want to meet with those who went on any of the Mexico Missions trips this summer. Following are my thoughts on what they have asked us in preparation for this meeting:
What have I learned about the following words and what they mean? Simplicity, Contentment, Joy, Faith.
We, as Americans, have more "stuff" than just about any other culture, yet we never have enough. I am as guilty of this as anyone. We will never have contentment in simplicity without the joy that our faith in the Holy Spirit provides. While I may be blessed to have many nice things, I need to keep in mind that it's not the stuff that makes me happy. It's my relationship with Jesus Christ.
What internal (attitudes, thoughts, etc.) and external (habits, actions, words, etc.) things has God's spirit already prompted me to yield to Him and let Him change? i.e. How is this trip going to change me? What are the action plans toward this change?
Internally, I would like to be more open and accepting of those less fortunate than myself. Taken from the sermon today, every one of God's people deserves the same dignity I enjoy. I plan to display this externally by not engaging in gossip at school, and by opening myself up more often to serve His people, both locally (in school and around town) and abroad (future trips to TCM).
What impressions of my friends in Mexico will live with me forever?
The hurt that I saw in each woman's past, yet they still rejoice in their Savior, Jesus Christ.
How is God asking me to support TCM? (relating to #2 in life-style change upon returning)
This is still being determined, but I believe it will involve future trips to Tijuana. I may give thought to sponsoring a child. I certainly would welcome a child by adoption if God places me in that situation.
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