By: Machelle McDowell
Mission Trip Packing List
Do you consider a mission trip as an opportunity to go or an opportunity to grow?
This is an example where equal opportunity is not the case! A mentality of “going” versus “growing” does not merit the same harvest!
If your heart leans toward being part of a mission team that grabs a bag and jumps on a van/plane without properly packing first, your experience will result in a superficial glean and your trip will be nothing but a glorified vacation.
If your heart leans towards being a part of a team and wanting to grow your faith and His kingdom, then the only one glorified will be our Father who commissions us to go!
This only happens when you properly pack before you head out:
Pack your days with prayer for guidance and direction. -Fold your hands and lift yourself up before the Lord totally submitting to His plan for you and those you will minister to.
Strap on scripture in your heart and mind.
Don’t exceed Baggage weight limitations by carrying too many selfish expectations.
Don’t forget your itinerary; may your trip itinerary be purposely centered around God and His direction and not your own.
May your boarding pass be one that ushers you right in the center of God’s will!
When you delight yourself in the Lord He shapes your heart to desire the things He desires.
Psalm 37:4- Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart!
Not only will you grow but God’s kingdom will grow exponentially as well.