The time has come. Tomorrow I embark on a journey of a lifetime. Tomorrow I head to Guatemala to live and serve for two months. The last nine months of planning have brought joy, fear, excitement, uncertainty, and above all acceptance. Acceptance to the Lord's call. Growing up I never thought that I would spend the summer in a third world country caring for orphans. Not that I didn't think it was a good thing to do, it just wasn't for me. I was going to travel the world on my own terms and for my own enjoyment. But let me tell you, over the last two years God has taken this idea and flipped it upside down. He has taught me that He wants me to live a radical life that is counter to everything our culture deems as acceptable. He says throw away the comforts of your world and find true joy in mine. When Jesus said "Go and make disciples of all nations..." (Matt 28:18) He stirred in my heart a love for the people of Guatemala. When He said "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:19) He provided financial support in abundance. When He said "But The Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one" (2 Thess 3:3) He calmed every fear and eased all the anxiety within me. He provides; He is faithful; He is my God.
God is moving in me and I can only hope that my life will begin to look more and more radical to our society. I am still trying to decipher the Lord's call for my life, but I know without a doubt He wants me in Guatemala this summer, because He is going to teach me something there that I couldn't learn anywhere else. I am called to go and to love without reason, without condition, and without caution. This I know for sure.
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