This weekend was definitely one to be thankful for. I went on my first mission trip as a Mission Volunteer not really knowing what to expect. I never really went on mission outside of Edmonton while I was serving in CFC Youth, aside from probably two or three occasions. The thought of serving and doing talks for the first time in months made me anxious, let alone the fact that we would be conducting 3 events (1 GA & 2 trainings) in the span of 2 days. *cue worries* (which I’m still working on heh)
It wasn’t until I was actually in the midst of the weekend that I remembered that this is not my work but the Lord’s. I am merely an instrument – a tool the Lord uses to cultivate the harvest. What a blessing it is to be used and to witness God’s love at work. Seeing their eager faces, ready to learn and grow, brought me so much inspiration, joy, and excitement. These are the youth who are going to spread God’s Love to their friends. These are the evangelizers who will carry on the mission. These are the ones who will help satiate Jesus’ thirst for love and for souls. Although they are young and although their area has faced difficulties, they are still willing to allow themselves to have the heart of a servant – the heart of Jesus.
Father, thank you for using me and allowing me to witness Your love through those I serve.
“Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example of love, faith and purity…” – 1 Timothy 4:12
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