Mexico: The Journey Continues
Rebecca Urrutia
December 10, 2009
Filed under Spirituality, Student Life, Top Stories
The senior missions trip to Merida, Mexico, was breathtaking. Hearts of stone were changed, mountains were moved, and eyes were opened to the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. We saw the hand of God move in indescribable ways as He used us to carry His message of love and hope to a nation so hungry for His Word. Whether it was doing Foodshare in Tizimin, crafts with the children of Tabi, or skits in Hocaba, God’s truth was being spread all throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. Being in a foreign country away from our families and the familiar English language, we were forced to depend on God in every circumstance. But He was always faithful in providing us with everything we needed. Whether it was the loud speaker of a “churro” stand that we used to announce a drama, or boxes of food for a family who had nothing to eat, He came through as our “Proveedor y Dios Omnipotente.”
Each day was a challenge and a new adventure—a step closer in our relationship with God. We experienced examples of His unconditional love everywhere we went. Listening to the stories of the abandoned elderly in La Casa De Abuelos , or being called “hermana” by the little children in the Mayan villages, we were moved to tears as we realized how immense the love of Christ is. His plans for us are so beautiful. We went to Merida to bless the Mexican people, and in the process, God blessed us as well.
Although we were extremely sad to leave, we know that the journey is not over. Renewed and refreshed, strengthened and motivated, we return with the confidence that God has only begun revealing part of His plan for our lives. We realize that being a missionary does not always entail a plane ticket and a foreign language. In our home, school, and community, we need to rise up as leaders and as lights, proclaiming the Gospel with every breath we take. Whether God calls us overseas or not, each one of us needs to be a full-time missionary wherever we go. Boldness, compassion, and courage need to become permanent parts of our character, and prayer, a daily part of our lives. As a senior class, we are determined not to let this Mexico experience simply become a “spiritual high,” that fades over the course of time. We must continue to let Christ invigorate our lives and increase our passion for His work. Technically, we have left Mexico for now, but we are not even near the finish line. The journey continues, and we cannot even begin to fathom what “God has prepared for those who love Him.”
For a more detailed report of stories, experiences, and photos from the missions trip, please visit ccamerida09.blogspot.com.