May 19 - Stretched
Luke 17: 5 "The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our
faith!"
Every short term mission trip should stretch your faith. It is not life as
usual. It's being part of something bigger than yourself. Its a move from the
familiar to the unfamiliar and to the unknown.
What happens when life consists of the same routine every day? If you are
like me, you can get careless and lethargic in your relationship with God.
But when the routine is broken, as it is about to be when you leave on this
trip, there is an interesting dynamic that kicks into gear. There is a new
urgency to rely on God. You are embarking on a journey that is more than a
change in geography. You have no choice but to trust in God moment by moment in
ways you would never have to if all was familiar. When you step out of your
normal routine, your faith is forced to grow more active. And because God
responds to faith you experience Him in new ways in your life.
Our prayer can sometimes be as simple as "Lord, increase our
faith!" That is my prayer for you and for this team today. That as we step
into the unfamiliar with Him, that our faith may be increased and strengthened
beyond what we could ever imagine.
With Gratitude,
Sondra
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