-1 We admitted that God was right and we were wrong. We could do this in His strength.
-2 We sought God in prayer not trying to figure out how any of this would come about.
-3 We asked a few trusted friends to pray too. We didn't ask their advice - just prayer.
-4 We got a passport in faith.
-5 We prayed about where we should go - did a little research online - and and kept the eyes of our heart open.
-6 We read the book of Acts with a new viewpoint.
-7 We looked for mission opportunities and local outreaches - maybe God would illuminate one of those?
-8 We spoke to others about their experiences on a mission trip.
-9 We asked God for specifics like where and when we were to go..
-10 Hopefully we've begun to grow a desire in our heart - looked with expectation for God to ignite a passion for a particular culture or country.
-11 We decided to make it a priority and find a trip that would work for us. We asked for prayer backing and financial support.
-12 We bought a ticket packed our bags - and said. "Oh God, what am I doing!"
Hopefully you had a chance to read Part 1 - Excuses for Not Going and Part 2 - Reasons to Go.
So, are you ready?
3 comments:
Pack your bags and go -- sounds like a call to go. When are we going?
As a grateful Al-Anon member, I've always loved the 12 steps. So I appreciate using that as a vehicle to share about growing a heart to be actively involved in missions...very interesting stuff.
BTW-Mentioned how your blog has encouraged me in my post today.
@Joyce - let's go! (again)
@Tracy - thanks, I have been a 12 stepper of sorts for over 30 years. I don't know that I did them justice - but the real ones saved my life.
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