Many unexpected things have happened this week, and I have taken a ride on the emotional roller-coaster. I have wanted to return to South Asia since the day I left in October of 2010. I thought the opportunity had arrived when I found a christian organization going to an orphanage in late August of 2011. All seemed to be going as planned in the beginning, but then things began to change. After hearing the stories from the field about the leadership of this organization my church leadership felt that it would be most wise not to go with this organization. I completely respect their judgement and opinion, so I cancelled the trip. The refund is still being processed, and I am still unsure what will happen. After realizing that I was not going I began searching again. I found only 2 other groups going that worked with human trafficking victims. Thanks to the sweet family that I live with (The Nichols) letting me tag along to a family reunion I was able to visit the organization in GA. They are stationed in GA, but work mostly in South Asia. However, their store is in Georgia where they sell jewelry and other products that are hand made in South Asia. When an item is purchased 100% of the money goes directly to the girls. This is a completely volunteer ministry. I had the opportunity to sit with the founders of this organization. It was wonderful to hear their heart for the women. They shared some shocking statistics with me. Every day 200 women and children go missing. Just in one of the cities alone 28 girls go missing each day. The majority of these women and children are forced into being sex slaves. I would love to go on a short trip with this organization ASAP. However, I am realizing how self cenntered all of this sounds. Even in this post there is so much I and me. Makes me sick! Here I go again, but I have got to realize that this isn't about me. My life isn't about me. It is about something much greater.
I am reminded of 1 Peter 1:13 and humbled by its truth.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The preparing myself for action seems to be in the process, but being sober-minded... Probably not because I am not even sure if I know fully what that means. The setting of my hope fully on the grace tht will be brought at the revelation of Jesus Christ. It seems as if "my" hope is out of focus. It's really only about the revelation of the King, but is this what my life reflects?...
Lord,
please let my life be only for you. Use me however you will, and where ever you will. Just please use me for Your glory.
I am reminded of 1 Peter 1:13 and humbled by its truth.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The preparing myself for action seems to be in the process, but being sober-minded... Probably not because I am not even sure if I know fully what that means. The setting of my hope fully on the grace tht will be brought at the revelation of Jesus Christ. It seems as if "my" hope is out of focus. It's really only about the revelation of the King, but is this what my life reflects?...
Lord,
please let my life be only for you. Use me however you will, and where ever you will. Just please use me for Your glory.
