Colorado never ceases to amaze me how quickly we can shift
from winter directly into summer. What happened to spring? I guess I
missed that day! :). Living in Colorado teaches us...to never separate your clothes into seasons (no packing away your
winter sweater because as soon as you do you will need them!); be willing to
share this beautiful state with the many out-of-towners who want to bask in its
beauty; and don't get too settled into a routine. Flexibility is a must to live
here. All things that I was reminded of this past week as I worked through our [mission team]
devotional. Flexibility is at the top of the list for a successful mission
trip, and we must be willing to include others in our mission journey in order to
receive the fullest blessing possible while letting others be blessed as well.
When I first read [one of the devotions] regarding taking others along, I was a little reluctant to do the whole
"support" letter thing. But, I remembered my kids doing the same
and how important it was for them to build a strong prayer support for their
journey. Was I above that? Certainly not! So I swallowed my pride and put
together a letter (emphasizing prayer support more than financial) sending it to
family members and out-of-state friends. The letter even found its way (thanks
to a dear friend) into the hands of the mission team at my former church who is
interested in financial support as well as the much desired prayer support. I
now feel confident that I am not going on this trip with 11 others but many
more as they lift me (and you!) in prayer and anticipate hearing about the
amazing work as we become the hands and feet of Jesus.
In great anticipation!
Cindi B
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