I’ve
applied and was accepted for another trip to Matamoros Mexico, to the
same church I went before—and can you believe it, I’m even more excited
this time! (Which says a lot!)
During my first dive into Mexico, I was able to see the depths of potential, but I didn’t reach them. Specifically in two areas:
First, I didn’t volunteer myself like I might have, had I been in my
comfort zone. I wasn’t looking for opportunities to step into the
awkward to do some good. And I saw opportunities slip by me and I didn’t
seize them. I know a second mission trip isn’t going to break me of my
comfort-zone-barrier, but I’m going to put forward a better effort.
Second, I came home with the enormous task of “I must write
absolutely everything front to back, and right now!” I failed,
obviously. Few articles were written about the amazing experience I had
and the inspiring people I met. I credit that mainly to the weight I
gave myself. The enormity scared me out of it and it never got done for
fear of having it done wrong. Later I did write some of it out in my
journal so that I would always have it, but it never got out to the
church that prayed and supported me through the mission trip. Again, it
won’t be perfect this time, but I’m making it a particular goal to write
these things out, and to begin while I’m there. During the last mission
trip that Psalm 67 Missions Network made I heard many, “It was
incredible.”s and “I’ve never seen anything like it.”s, but I didn’t
hear a lot about what “it” was. I want to write that for you. I only
have my skills, but I’ll stretch me as tight as I know how to document
this trip.
Once more, I plead for your prayers. Exiting my comfort zone is not
my strength, neither is discipline or patience. But my strength is
loving people, and I want to put that into full use on this mission
trip, even when loving looks and feels silly.
The trip is between May 22nd and May 31st, and until then I will be
raising support, both prayer support, and financial support. I will also
be working in improve my Spanish, as hopeless as that seems.
Like I said, I’m incredibly excited. We expect the Lord to do amazing things through this trip.
If you feel led to support me financially, you actually can online now, by going to my profile:
https://psalm67.managedmissions.com/mytrip/elliejackson4 But I want your prayers even more than that. Prayers that God will give me a godly attitude and skillful hands.
In Christ's love,
Ellie Jackson
