Here I am, Send me! Five powerful words, that mean so much to me. Although theses words can mean anything depending on the person, but to me they're a simple reminder that I have given my life to God, and letting him send me to where ever he needs me.
Missions is about giving your heart and your will to serve others and feeling selfless. It may sound easy, but in all honesty missions can be challenging sometimes. It causes you to step out of your comfort zone to open up and be willing to serve.
Missions you can do service projects like painting a building, pouring concrete, or building tables. Service projects aren't the only way you can serve, you can even play with the kids at different sites, help cook food, or even pray for someone.
For a while I thought mission trips were out of the country trips but they can be in your hometown, different states, and countries. I've been to Baja California, Mexico three times now and a little of my heart is still there. Each kid I come across steals my heart and makes me want to take them with me (which you can't) even though you spend time with the kids and you create a special bond with them, it gives you a sense of peace knowing they're in a good place for them to grow.
I love doing service projects because knowing I'm making an impact by pouring concrete, painting benches, or playing with the kids. It gives me a peace of mind knowing I made my mark at the site, by simply painting a table or even playing with the kids.
Missions was never a passion of mine until my senior year of high school when I decided I wanted to make a difference. Missions is about helping others. Missions is about not caring about yourself. Missions is when you forget you're doing it so YOU can make a difference, but so YOU can make an impact.
Matthew 28:19 says "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" This verse has been one of those daily reminders that missions is always going to be part of my heart, even if I only serve on short-term missions, it still gives me that sense of helping and serving those who need it the most.
The impact you make can be a big impact or even a minor impact. You can do anything to help serve, it all makes a difference. Be the change you wanna see in the world!
Nothing is impossible, by having God on your side. Go out and be that light to someone new!
