My upcoming clap-my-hands event is—get ready—MEXICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve applied and was accepted for another trip to Tamalipas Mexico, to the same church I went before—and can you believe it, I’m even more excited this time! (Which says a lot!)
During my first dive into Mexico, I was able to see the depths of potential, but I didn’t reach them. Specifically in two areas:
First, I didn’t volunteer myself like I might have, had I been in my comfort zone. I wasn’t looking for opportunities to step into the awkward to do some good. And I saw opportunities slip by me and I didn’t seize them. I know a second mission trip isn’t going to break me of my comfort-zone-barrier, but I’m going to put forward a better effort.
Second, I came home with the enormous task of “I must write absolutely everything front to back, and right now!” I failed, obviously. Few articles were written about the amazing experience I had and the inspiring people I met. I credit that mainly to the weight I gave myself. The enormity scared me out of it and it never got done for fear of having it done wrong. Later I did write some of it out in my journal so that I would always have it, but it never got out to the church that prayed and supported me through the mission trip. Again, it won’t be perfect this time, but I’m making it a particular goal to write these things out, and to begin while I’m there. During the last mission trip that Psalm 67 Missions Network made I heard many, “It was incredible.”s and “I’ve never seen anything like it.”s, but I didn’t hear a lot about what “it” was. I want to write that for you. I only have my skills, but I’ll stretch me as tight as I know how to document this trip.
Once more, I plead for your prayers. Exiting my comfort zone is not my strength, neither is discipline or patience. But my strength is loving people, and I want to put that into full use on this mission trip, even when loving looks and feels silly.
The trip is between May 22nd and June 1st, and until then I will be raising support, both prayer support, and financial support. I will also be working in improve my Spanish, as hopeless as that seems.
Like I said, I’m incredibly excited. We expect the Lord to do amazing things through this trip.
If you feel led to support me financially, you actually can online now, by going to my profile: https://psalm67.managedmissions.com/mytrip/elliejackson4 But I want your prayers even more than that. Prayers that God will give me a godly attitude and skillful hands.
In Christ,
Ellie
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I’m totally gonna pray! I’m so excited for you!
*twirls* Thanks so much!
I know that you already have a skillful spirit. You just need to get to that still soft voice place.
And LISTEN to it. =’D
You’re so right. Thanks, and for the prayers I know you’ll say for me. =’)
Ellie, you will be in my prayers! I wish I could support you financially, but I don’t have a lot of financial to support with. 🙂 I will be bombarding the portals of glory for you though!
Thank you so much! You’re so sweet.
Wow, Ellie, that’s so awesome that you are going to Mexico! Keep us posted on the updates. I’ll be praying for you!!
Thank you, Michelle! That means so much.
That’s awesome!! I’ll definitely be praying for you! 🙂
Please keep us updated! I am so excited for you! I know that The Lord will do great things on that trip, and if you are a willing tool, He will use you.
🙂 I will certainly keep you updated. Thank you!
God is great. He will strengthen you and help you to do his will. I am praying for you! And I’ll have to go with you guys to Mexico sometime and experience it all for myself!
I think everyone should go on a mission trip sometime in their life. You should really come with me sometime, Alexa! And thanks for the encouragement.