But here's the thing: shouldn't we always be on a mission trip?" I am so excited for my mission trip. I have just under 4 weeks left, and I don't go a day without thinking about it. I have been blessed to have received both financial and prayer support from people like you, who are reading this right now. I am so fortunate to have the resources, the time, and the ability to go out and spread the Gospel to the Philippines. I will never take for granted the amazing community I live in either, who have supported me. But I realized I forgot something. I forgot something big. In the midst of my excitement and anticipation towards my big trip across the globe, I have forgotten to put 100% of my effort and focus into my mission now. What do I mean, "now?" Everyday of our lives, we have interactions with people. Whether it is with co-workers at work, peers at school, or family members at home, you are pretty much guaranteed to interact with at least one other person everyday. (If you don't, then I am sorry for you haha). While it is a blessing to be able to travel the world and share Christ's love with people from a different culture, we are called to reach out to everyone we know. I caught myself focusing too much on my future mission trip, and forgetting about the time God has given me now, right in this moment. In the midst of my excitement and anticipation towards my big trip across the globe, I have forgotten to put 100% of my effort and focus into my mission now." It is also worth mentioning that in order to be an effective disciple, you do not have to travel. Some people are not called to go serve in a far away country. But everyone is called to love others as themselves, and spread the Good News of Jesus no matter where you are. We all know people in our lives that don't know what Jesus has done, don't believe, or just don't really understand. And if you don't know someone like that, then you aren't branching out enough. These people need to hear the message just as much as the people who live across the world. It has become the norm for people to come back from mission trips from all around the world with a "spiritual high" that lasts for about a week, and then fades. But here's the thing: shouldn't we always be on a mission trip? Why does it take traveling the world to spark urgency in sharing the Gospel? If we truly believe what the Bible teaches, we should have the mentality that our mission field is everyone we come in contact with. So as I continue to prepare for my trip, I will focus on being a warrior for Christ now. I won't wait until my trip to the Philippines. I will live in the moment and take advantage of the time and opportunities I have now. And I challenge those who are followers of Jesus to join me. Join me as we make a difference for God's kingdom everywhere we go, whether it be in Johnston or the Philippines.
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Jan Priess
7/25/2015 05:30:16 am
Marcus, Gid has made you so wise. You are one I especially remember daily in prayer. Now to be a missionary wherever you are. And that I would see the urgency to share Jesus everyday to someone who needs to hear. Bless you ABUNDANTELY John 10:10
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