Time does not change us, it just unfolds us. - Max Frisch
What do you want to be when you grow up?
An astronaut
Why is that when you are young that is an acceptable answer? No one asks you why. Once you hit a certain age that no longer becomes acceptable. I am going to be doing missions work fairly soon and I had two friends (friends who already know why I am going where I am going) ask me today why I want to be a missionary. Part of me was going "your kidding right - it has been one of those days at work and you are asking me this" but then the other part said - ok Lyn let's revisit this. Why do I want to be a missionary? The simple answer is this - there is a world out there where people are living without hope and without love. Not only that but these same people want something different for their children and are not sure where to turn. I have a Savior that people need to meet and that their children, friends and family members need to meet. I want to introduce them to my best friend and Father - Jesus. And then there is an even simpler answer - He said go and so I am - who am I to argue with the guy that knew me before I was born?
Here is one of my favorite scriptures - one that I will hold onto thru out this journey.
For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
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I just have to say, anyone who knows Lyn knows that she loves children and is called to be a minister to them. She has done and will continue to do a great job with kids wherever God sends her.
hay lyn i was just dropping in to say hi before im off to work! and also to let you know that even though its been a whilesince we have talked i still do love you and im not ingoreing you
The Lord used that verse to minister to a widow in a Bible study I attended recently. It's one of my favorites, too.
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