I found some verses I wanted to share, take time to read them and let God prepare your heart.
Romans 12:3-12
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction,faithful in prayer.
To me this verse is such a great reminder that God has given us each a different gift, and that He has called each of the 67 people going to Mexico to serve as one body together using the gifts that he has given us. And that we must love, we must love God, ourselves, those going on the trip with us, those who we will meet in the airport, the children that come to our VBS, and the people of MVM. And as we are reminded in 1 John 4:19 "we love because He first loved us"
Here are more verses on my heart tonight:
Ephesians 3:16-19
16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge —that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Psalm 106:1
Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever
1 Timothy 4:12
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
We talk about this verse all the time, but it is a such an important reminder that teenagers can change the world, and they are never too young to share their faith with others through words and actions. I am so proud and bless to work with these amazing students. And I can't wait to see what God is going to do in and through them.
Now it is time for another important part of my check list, sleep : )
But a prayer to close my night:
Dear Heavenly Father -
Thank you so much for the students and adult leaders you have called to go to MVM. Thank you for MVM and for the many people who have been working hard preparing for our arrival. Lord, I pray that you would work in the hearts of each of the students and adult leaders on the trip and I pray for the hearts of all of those we will encounter on our trip from the airport in MSP to the children coming to vacation bible school, that they would see you and feel your love.
Please be with the parents back in Minnesota, give them a sense of peace that surpasses our understanding. Thank you for the many people who have supported our trip and made it possible through financial gifts, prayer, giving of their time and support.
Thank you Lord for this amazing adventure set out before us. Strengthen us in body and soul to do your work. Thank you so much for the love that you give us freely and help us to love others.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
Good Night everyone, see you tomorrow!
-Melanie
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