Alyssa & friend at VBS...June 2010
We've dropped Alyssa off for her missions trip to Mexico. In some ways it is bittersweet. This will be the longest time we have been apart (4 weeks), she will be in a foreign country, and we will miss her greatly. At the same time, I know that this is a wonderful opportunity that I wouldn't want her to miss. She will be making new friends, sharing Jesus with others that don't know Him, experience the happiness others in this world have despite their poverty, and hopefully have a personal experience with Christ herself.
This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and I know God has great things planned for her. You better believe it, I will be on my knees in prayer!
Oh Lord, I'm entrusting Alyssa to your care today, and every day while she is away. You've planned these moments, and this trip, just for her, and have great things in store for her. Lord, open her eyes. Open her eyes to see the world from a different view, and through the eyes of others less fortunate than herself. Open her eyes to the needs of others, and give her insight and direction in order to bless and encourage those you place in her path. Lord, and open her eyes so that she can see you in a new way, and find herself believing you in a deeper and more intimate way. Give her the strength to experience things that she thinks will be too hard, too gross, or not what she "wants". Help her to think beyond herself, and look to the interest of others. I pray that these next four weeks are life changing for Lyssa, and she comes home more beautiful in you, and deeper in love with her Savior. Oh, Lord, watch over her and keep her safe. I leave her in your hands.
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