Sometimes in our hearts an idea creates. Sometimes we think about that idea to ourselves and even the What if's of that idea. Then we begin to think more about that idea and one day we talk to somebody about that idea that is in our heart, that idea that we have thought about to ourselves but haven't shared it with anyone just yet. Then you talk to that one person, and perhaps talk to another, then those people might mention that idea to someone else and now that idea, that one in your heart, is being spread, perhaps even being prayed for. Eventually with time you notice how certain things are starting to line up with this idea you had and it's coming to life.....Then you realize, that this idea...is actually a desire...a desire that is in your heart...and The Lord..He knows all of our desires because He is the one who puts them there...and when you realize this...you are still for a moment and your mind travels back to when you first had this idea...and then it all makes sense to you....and you now are able to understand the lifecycle of an idea that is actually a desire given to you by God.
This lifecycle happened for me when it comes to me going to Guatemala. I always had some type of idea that I wanted to do a missions trip, I didn't know how, when, what, with who or anything when I first thought about it.
Eventually the life cycle took place and things out of my control fell into place and The Lord made it happened.
This post I am going to talk about what it was like traveling down and when I first arrived!
I left Newark airport early in the morning. When I got on the plane I was fascinated that every seat had a TV in front of them. I must have changed my movie over four times because I couldn't decide what I wanted to watch! I just thought wow, how amazing this is that I am actually able to watch a movie of my choice on an airplane. I had a layover in Houston and that plane was similar, tv's on every seat.
As I was sitting on the plane I began to get a little nervous for when I would arrive at Guatemala City Airport. This was really the only thing I got nervous about on the trip and that was the thought of when I land and I would have to find the group of people that I was meeting there.
These thoughts went through my head:
I am not fluent in Spanish and I do not look like a native of Guatemala.
If someone approached me would I understand?
Would I be able to read the signs and know where to go?
What if I can't find the group?
I don't have a cell phone to call them will I be able to get a hold of them?
Those were all questions that went through my mind and finally after going through those questions I was able to pray and feel at peace with trusting God that He will get me to where I need to go and to pray to be prepared for whatever I may run into.
When I got off the plane I was able to navigate my way to customs and make it outside of the airport. People who are picking passengers up are not allowed in the airport they have to stay outside. So eventually I walked out of the doors and there was a crowd of people behind ropes and taxi drivers and people trying to get my attention and it was nerve racking for sure! I took a deep breathe and scanned the crowd looking for the girls who I was meeting. Soon enough we spotted each other and I left the roped off area feeling relieved! That was my biggest fear of the trip! I was able to thank God for taking away that burden !
It's not easy going somewhere unfamiliar and completely out of your comfort zone. I admire anyone who does that whether it is to another country or to a new restaurant. But leaving your comfort zones help you to grow, learn, and experience things you never imagined. It's a leap of faith!
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”-Joshua 1:9
God Bless!
Here is a video of Chajul!
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