The dust swirls through the air completely neglecting your allergies or need for oxygen. The sun beats hot (and you forgot sunscreen...again). You feel hungry, dehydrated, and exhausted from the day before. But you keep your gaze steady--to serve. You keep your hands busy--offering handshakes and hugs; offering a spirit of love.
This is mission: to deny your own needs, wants, and worries to serve one another in Christ's love [wherever you may be].
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:34-35
This is what we hope to do two weeks from now in San Marcos, Nicaragua. We'll be serving alongside our brothers and sisters from Iglesia Bautista Jehova Yire in a spirit of mission; in a spirit of Christ's love.
Feel free to subscribe to this blog. It will be updated at the end of each day (usually between 10:30 pm - 1:00 am) during the trip (Feb. 14-21). I hope you'll enjoy this journey with us because whether you're in Nicaragua or praying for the group at home, you are a crucial part of this mission:
"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Cor. 12:27
We love you all! See you in Nicaragua! Vamos! :)
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