Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Mission trip #3

Just came back from another trip to BC interior to serve the church there. This trip almost didn't happen for me. I was dealing with some problems that might affect my team mates. I thought about canceling the trip all together, and use the time to deal with the problem instead, but my pastor insisted me to go. She said I "have" to go, the devil was trying to discourage me! That was all I needed to hear to fully commit to the trip despite of the problem. I'm thankful for such a bold pastor, she helped me fully trust in God. When I got there, God again gave me revelations that He will take care of the problem.

It was an incredible experience. At the reserve it's a totally different world. Most people we met have either some kind of family problem or sickness. Some of the homes we visited are like places in a different country. I feel sad for the people. Yet in desperate situation, when people turn fully to God, things happen! I hear about many divine healing, in fact I witnessed one during the trip. Most people we met, though complete strangers, were totally open to their problems and willing to be prayed for. I see they have a simple and authentic faith and trust in God.

After this trip, a part of my 'self' is broken, that brought me closer to God. I really hope this feeling will last after I get back to work. Suddenly I feel lots of things that would have bothered me, did not matter no more.