Some of you may wonder why my blog is titled
The Williams' Post: life on a mission
Since the 3rd grade, all I ever wanted to be was a missionary.
Over time, and after a few mission trips, I came to the realization through Scripture that we are all missionaries.
Jesus commands his followers in Matthew 28:19
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
and in Acts 1:8
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere -- in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
I've often asked God, "What is Your will for my life?"
Well, the answer may not be as complicated as the one I was looking for
- the twenty year plan -
but may be as simple as a single command.
- the twenty year plan -
but may be as simple as a single command.
So, whether I'm in Mexico, India, Africa, or Alabama -- I'm a missionary.
I want to turn away from the American Dream,
live radically for Jesus Christ, and be a servant - just like Him.
For all posts on missions of every kind, visit here.
14 comments:
Wow. This is awesome. Not many people feel called to be missionaries, and I think it's awesome you've known for such a long time! I also like what you said about being a missionary wherever you are. Sometimes I forget that I don't have to be in Africa to be telling people about my faith and my Savior.
you have NO IDEA how MUCH I love this!!! :P <3
I just love your heart. So so much. You are such an inspiration!!
i just adore this post. and it is so very true. we can be missionaries everywhere just by doing random acts of charity. charity is only done through the love of Christ!
xo TJ
oh i love this! my hubby and i are learning this each day! and teaching it to our children! what a sweet reminder!
Beautiful. Love this post!
So happy to find such an awesome blog! I found your through Chelsea's blog, but love this... I have always had a heart for missions and God has constantly put that on my heart --- no matter where you are! :) Thanks for the add and comment. I look forward to reading more from you!:)
amen and amen!
have you taken Perspectives?! :)
Yes! I love this!! :) I am really longing to go somewhere and do some mission work again! :)
Oh,I came across your blog through Jennifer Blair and I will be back, I love your mission!!!!!
I couldn't agree more with all that you said! My husband and I plan on being foreign missionaries after college! I'm a new follower.
I love this! Something my husband and I strive for too!
Just stumbled on your blog, and so glad I did. This is so true! We just came back from a mission trip to Honduras where we learned even more that we are all missionaries, wherever we are! I'm following along with you now!
the only thing I can remember ever wanting to be as a kid was a missionary. love meeting others that have always felt the same way. You are so right, we are all called to be missionaries. love reading your blog.
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