I didn't know what
to expect from a mission trip. After signing up, I was told that most people
will be pushed out of their comfort zones, doing things that challenge
their courage. The preparation period
was not any easier since it took up more of my extremely limited time in my
extremely busy semester. But now, looking back, I realised how important it was
to be committed in preparing our hearts spiritually and mentally before we set
off.
We spent a couple of
days in my hometown doing some finalising work. We only learned our skit and song
during those two days. I really thank God for having such supportive parents,
always thinking of ways to help us make our stay there easier and more comfortable.
It was kind of
surreal to me when it was finally time to leave home. This is my first mission
trip in my life, and so all I wanted is to make it a memorable one in which God
will teach me things that I have never before. I had three expectations of my
own:
- To learn to love and to forgive
- To grow in faith of full reliance on God's provision and promises
- To learn how to and gain the courage to reach out to others with what I am blessed with
And a few others
that were not in my initial expectations but resonate with other members of the team.
I've learned that
God speaks to His people in many ways, and some of them will just give you
jaw-drop moments. Through this trip, God has answered my prayers and showed me
exactly what I needed to see at this stage in life. Now as I revisit the
expectations that I had before I left home, I found out that every single one
of them were achieved. How more amazing can God be?
To be continued.
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