We made it back home on Sunday morning at 2am. I was going to say we were safe and sound but when I thought about it I realized that none of us made it back sound. The definition of sound is Sound, adjective, free from injury, damage, defect, disease. You see none of us made it back free from damage or defect. That is one of the things I love about mission trips, God breaks you down. The things you see, the people you meet, the service you do, studying God with the team. All these things help you see the world in a whole new way.
Suddenly you realize that the God we serve has many children in various stages of need. Some people need food and shelter, some need to know Christ, some just need a loving touch. Then at some point you realize that you are in need too! Everyone needs something and only God can provide it. We can cover up our need with "things" or activities and act like we have it all, but deep down we all need the saving love of Jesus Christ and his ongoing grace!
No, none of us made it back "sound". Sound means you are like the rest of the world. Paul says in Romans 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
So we will carry with us what we learned in Guatemala and we will try to share that experience with everyone we meet. Thanks to all of you who supported and prayed for us. Without you this trip would not have been possible!
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