Father(S) knows Best

On Sunday at church I was given the opportunity to go to Haiti for a couple of weeks this summer.  Going to Africa last summer my eyes were opened up to so many different things of this world and my heart longs to reach others in all the nations.  I found out about Haiti kind of last minute and slung the idea upon my parents that I wanted to go.  I was supposed to make my decision by Wednesday and felt compelled to go, but wasn't sure if it was really where the Lord wanted me.  After praying boldly I still felt the urge to go, but my parents were not at peace about it.  My dad kept saying "You can serve at home."  Don't get him wrong, he thinks there is a great need for people in Haiti, but there is also a need here.  If the Lord wanted me there then he would have allowed it to happen.  


Just today in my discipleship, my bible study leader and I were discussing evangelism and how we are called to share the gospel ALWAYS.  We talked about the Great Commission. 


"Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:16-20


I was convicted because often times it takes me to "GO" somewhere to actually share my faith.  I forgot that there are lost souls around me.  The Lord has another great opportunity for me that I just don't know about.  


Katie shared three simple words for how I should live my daily life and they are:
Win others for Christ
Build them up
Send them out


Through this I have learned that both my Heavenly Father and Earthly Father know what is best for me.  I am truly blessed because they both care for me so much. 


Please continue to pray for Haiti.  That is one of the most powerful ways that you can help!