I know what everyone is thinking, "So many posts. All at once!"
I might be a leetle excited about this new blog (just a leetle bit).
Lately I have become obsessed with blogs. Blogs written by my friends, blogs written by people I do not know, blogs about how to format blogs, blogs with free blog designs, blogs, blogs, blogs.
However, the blogs I have been reading the most are blogs written by full-time missionaries; stories of men and women who willingly leave the comforts of home for the frightening unknown.
As I was reading one blog in particular last night, I realized something about myself: I compare.
I compare my own personal missions experience to others. My blog to other blogs. My testimony to other testimonies.
The problem with this is that I begin to doubt.
Is my blog "eloquent" enough? Do I include enough Bible verses? Am I too funny? (I know everyone loves my witty humor)
I am not teaching English, working with jungle children, building houses or wells. I am not serving in a high-risk area of the world or adopting children, and I have yet to start a non-profit organization.
Long story short, I felt extremely convicted last night, and remembered the one promise I have been holding onto for the past few weeks:
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Who am I trying to please, and whose strength am I relying on? A few months ago I was reading through Matthew, and throughout the book, Jesus constantly talks about the state of our hearts. Unlike humanity, God does not look at the outward, but only the inward.
Am I putting more energy and focus into this blog, or into completing the work God has provided me with here in Peru? What is the motive behind this? Behind my words, and stories?
Ultimately, what I desire it to be is a place where I can share what God is doing in my life. Where I can show the amazing things that God (*not I*) is accomplishing through me here in Peru. Like Ephesians says, it is HIS power, not mine. When I compare my experience and testimony to others, I am underestimating His power, and His ability to work through my weaknesses. God is always at work, even when the results are not clearly visible to my human eyes.
This is where my heart is right now.
I don't have any stories for you right now, but hopefully I will soon (I'm going to an authentic Peruvian restaurant tonight, which should be interesting).
Thank you for praying, and supporting, and generally being great people.
-Kelly
p.s. AC & UL I almost wrote "bog" instead of "blog."
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Oh Kelly, the Lord has really given you wisdom! This was an excellent post so full of truth. I love it and I love you!!! We continue to pray for you!
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