GO Mexico 2011 is finally here.

It’s hard to believe we are leaving today and heading to San Luis Rio Colorado. The last few days before a trip are always exciting… and hectic.

Exciting because the trip now has our FULL attention, and with that comes reflection. I tend to spend time each day reflecting on what God will do on the trip and I ask questions and pray….

• Who will God transform on our team?  …   Jesus, work in our lives, cause us to become more like you...
• What Mexican families we will meet and love?   … would you fill me with love so I can love others….
• How open will my heart  be to Jesus and what He wants to do in and through my life? … Father help those on our team to have humble hearts that are willing to follow you…

Asking these questions and seeking Jesus is a very healthy thing for all of us.  Trips seem to create a greater sense of urgency for us and our connection with Jesus.  After all, we are going to another country to serve and love and this can’t really happen if I am not in tune with Him. When I am connected to Him I get excited thinking about what He can and will do through me.

And of course it’s been hectic. Packing, picking up last minute supplies, and finishing odds and ends that I won’t be able to get to next week. But, the trip is finally here, and so now some of the chaos will cease and our team will be able to relax and focus on the task at hand and the God we follow.

Our flight  to Phoenix is leaving this evening. We have a quick stop in Chicago and if we can we’ll give a quick update. Then it’s onto Phoenix and the drive south to Mexico.  I can’t wait to see what God will do!

-John-

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