Before I left for India, I knew I needed to get right with God. I needed to be honest with myself, God, and with the people around me. As I packed up my bags, I called out to the Lord and asked for His peace to sweep in over my life. I asked for joy, love, faith, and hope. I admitted I was trying to pursue those things elsewhere. It doesn't take very long to realize that worldly possessions do not fulfill wholeness. I came to India with an open heart and an open mind to what God wanted to show me, and it definitely payed off to keep myself vulnerable. All the desires of my heart God has given me. After I gave up the fight and decided to let God take care of me, everything fell into place. My hurt is being healed, I have joy, I have more faith than I have ever had before, I have overflowing love, and an unstoppable hope.
Someone had told me that a mission trip is just as much about the person who is going as it is the ministry. I have found this to be true. I have never experienced a mission trip that has changed my heart this much. Mexico was eye opening and got my heart warmed up, Romania was stretching and pulled my heart apart, and India is fulfilling and is putting my heart back together. God's timing and plans are perfect.
No, my life did not all of a sudden become completely easy. No, my heart is not completely healed. Yes, I still miss my friends and family at home. But yes, India is amazing and God has showed me over and over again that He is bigger than me in every way.
I dearly thank all of my supporters for making this trip possible. I am so overjoyed to be here and I know our God has big plans for my team. Although I just found out I have lice, India is amazing.
Someone had told me that a mission trip is just as much about the person who is going as it is the ministry. I have found this to be true. I have never experienced a mission trip that has changed my heart this much. Mexico was eye opening and got my heart warmed up, Romania was stretching and pulled my heart apart, and India is fulfilling and is putting my heart back together. God's timing and plans are perfect.
No, my life did not all of a sudden become completely easy. No, my heart is not completely healed. Yes, I still miss my friends and family at home. But yes, India is amazing and God has showed me over and over again that He is bigger than me in every way.
I dearly thank all of my supporters for making this trip possible. I am so overjoyed to be here and I know our God has big plans for my team. Although I just found out I have lice, India is amazing.
My dear Molly, you are a blessing beyond measure. I am so glad that God is working so wonderfully in your life and heart. It is all about Him, is it not? Remember these times. Store them in your heart, because some day you may need to pull them out as a reminder. I think that's why the Israelites built altars, to remember the work of God's hand. I love you. Mama T.
ReplyDeleteDear Miss Molly,
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing...God is amazing! Wow did he find a good student and servant in you. Thank you for sharing from your heart what you have learned at 19 you are teaching an old lady new stuff! So who said, you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
Life back in CA is grand...With the wedding behind us I am finding I have more time to get back into missions myself. I'm meeting with 2 mission pastors today and going to another mission meeting Sunday. It feels good!
The boys are all doing well and Amy loves being married. Rick started a new job and loves it. We have an empty room now, so if you come home and want to try life in Southern CA you are welcome here anytime.
Love you Miss Molly...Keep posting...You are very inspiring! And I hope you got rid of your lice...gross!!!
Mama Chi