Kenya!
Two years ago, I had no intention of becoming a missionary. In February 2009, I realized that God was calling me to ministry. Six weeks later, He sent me on a missions trip to Nicaragua with a bunch of students from Bethany College of Missions where I am currently a sophomore.
Throughout all of this, my desire to go to Africa has exploded. It started with a VOM prayer map for the persecuted church, followed by stories recounted by friends who had been there. My sister is currently in Kenya with the same program I will be doing. My heart swells every time I see her photos. I knew so fully that God was drawing me to Africa that before final placements were announced, I said that I would go there regardless.
I cannot honestly say that I am motivated by “a heart for the African people.” Moving to Africa will not be an emotion-based action, but an act of obedience by faith. My sole motivation is the glory of the Lord. The following is an excerpt from Paris Reidhead's "Ten Shekels and a Shirt":
I heard God say to my heart that day something like this, "I didn't send you to Africa for the sake of the heathen, I sent you to Africa for My sake. They deserved Hell! But I LOVE THEM!!! AND I ENDURED THE AGONIES OF HELL FOR THEM!!! I DIDN'T SEND YOU OUT THERE FOR THEM!!! I SENT YOU OUT THERE FOR ME! DO I NOT DESERVE THE REWARD OF MY SUFFERING? DON'T I DESERVE THOSE FOR WHOM I DIED?"
Internship begins September 2011. Please pray for my class as we prepare for this life-changing journey. We will never be the same.
I cannot honestly say that I am motivated by “a heart for the African people.” Moving to Africa will not be an emotion-based action, but an act of obedience by faith. My sole motivation is the glory of the Lord. The following is an excerpt from Paris Reidhead's "Ten Shekels and a Shirt":
I heard God say to my heart that day something like this, "I didn't send you to Africa for the sake of the heathen, I sent you to Africa for My sake. They deserved Hell! But I LOVE THEM!!! AND I ENDURED THE AGONIES OF HELL FOR THEM!!! I DIDN'T SEND YOU OUT THERE FOR THEM!!! I SENT YOU OUT THERE FOR ME! DO I NOT DESERVE THE REWARD OF MY SUFFERING? DON'T I DESERVE THOSE FOR WHOM I DIED?"
Internship begins September 2011. Please pray for my class as we prepare for this life-changing journey. We will never be the same.
