We're about to go! This is out first trip to Mississippi together - all of us. Jan and I are looking forward to the trip for so many reasons. We can't wait to share Christ's love, which compels us... We are hoping to share a life lesson and experience with our children. We're also a little nervous about going into an environment that is outside of our normal comfort area. Is it going to be safe? Will my kids be all right. Gotta trust God on this.
We were talking to the kids last night about the upcoming trip to deliver some Christmas gifts, blankets and Bibles to Biloxi. One child was ALLLL excited. WoooHoooo!!!! I bet those people are going be excited - they probably can't wait.... i can't wait to.... i sure hope i get to..... excitement and cheer in abundance. Now the other child was a little more concerned about this situation.... is this okay... do they want us to come... are we gonna be okay.... what if.... will we have...
Now both children are about equally good and evil as far as I can tell. God just made them a little bit different. I would imagine that each reflects God's image a bit differently - and unfortunately captures the fall in their own way.
When we blend together as a family our strengths blend together to accomodate our weaknesses. The concern of one can aid the ignorance of another. The boldness of one can encourange the fear of another. Family. Maybe that's why God made families - both blood and spiritual.
That is what has been so neat about the Mississippi trips! Look at how each has overcome some of our various issues - aspects of the fall - struggles and entaglements with the world and sin. We have had to lay down distractions to make time. Look how each part of God's image has blended together to achieve the goal we've set out to do. Has it not been so beautiful.
May God bless those on the trip going this weekend.
-Jamie
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