Man, home group was awesome. Kevin and Mandy and the rest of the adults put me to shame with their focus. They make everything about reaching out to people in the neighborhood. When we read scripture, they always relate it somehow to how we can minister to the needs of the neighborhood, and identify its needs. It's not about them. Instead it's about reaching others and glorifying God.
I look forward to my trip to Hungary, and I see myself inadequate and not ready. But I know that God will give me all I need. He will make me adequate, and prepare me. It seems as if he has already been doing this, because I recognize that my focus was wrong. Instead of praising God, and praying for us to make a difference, I focus on the flight and how long it will be. God help me to see things as they are! The stumbling stone is not as it looks, but it is a stepping-stone. It's my opportunity to maybe sit by a stranger and share what Jesus has done in my life. I should not look to gain anything from this trip, but instead be ready to give. God has given me life to the point where it overflows. I should share it. God help me to glorify you. Show me what true worship is.