“The Mission Field” in my mind is a pretty broad term. I don’t think it refers to any one place or that it even has to be outside of the country that you normally live. I think that as Christians we are all called to the Mission Field in Matthew 28 (The Great Commission). So, I personally believe that when we accept Christ as the Lord and Savior of our lives that is when we are called to the mission field.
There is an amazing woman named Marilyn Laszlo who has worked in the mission field of Papa New Guinea for 39 years. To say that she has a heart for the Lord is the biggest understatement. Christ’s love radiates off of this woman, and while I was in high school I had the great pleasure of listening to her speak at my church. Marilyn shared how she came to the mission field of Papa New Guinea with our Sunday school class, and it was such a joy listening to her speak. I read her book that she published as well, and I told God that if at any point in time His plan was for me to do missions, then I would be obedient. Well, ever since then I felt the Holy Spirit working in my heart towards doing missions. But it wasn’t until January of 2008 that I really felt called to go. So throughout the year I thought about going into missions, but told God that if it was truly His will then He would make that evident to me. So I put the idea away…and sure enough…a few months later I felt that same pull at my heart. And again I picked up the idea and thought about it. And once again I told God that if it was really His plan than He would make that evident in my life. And a few months later I felt that pull once more, and that time it was stronger than ever. Not to mention I had this “great plan” about graduating college early and had everything perfectly figured out…until.. I found out that there was one slight flaw that occured and I would not be able to.
So that became my first sign that I should maybe pursue the mission situation more. And I looked at a few organizations and I heard about AIM. I told God that if it was His will then He would open doors, and as long as the doors were open I would walk through them. But as soon as there was any sort of sign that lead me to believe that I shouldn’t push it any further that I would stop. And time after time doors opened again and again. And I am still using this mind set even now. That if this is God’s plan than I will continue to pursue it. And here I am….5 years later…writing a blog to the team that I will be going with.
I can not wait to meet each and every one of you. I enjoy hearing more about you and your stories. Continue to press on!
I loved reading this blog! Your mindset is awesome, can’t wait to meet you!