2019 ElevateGO Honduras Mission Trip

This morning was peaceful, and for me, it’s a new side of a mission trip I haven’t not been able to see. Some of us girls had deep conversations up on the roof while we watched the sun come up, and we also had a powerful prayer session. Jen said that Pastor Adam once told her, “When you are aching, God is aching. He’s your Heavenly Father and he wants what is best for you. Remember he wants you to be happy so when it comes to making decisions, know he wants what is best for you. When you are joyful, it brings him joy.” In writing this I finally understand why God brought me on this trip. The revelation I was in need of has come, and I was beginning to believe that I wouldn’t get one until I returned home. 

I’m not sure what his plan is, what the next step will fully entail, all I know at this point is that God cares about what brings me joy. I’ve been patient for years, and I feel the reward coming. I’m always scared to make the wrong decision, but as long as God’s hand is in it, there can be no fear. So even though life brings bittersweet moments, we have to keep moving, and keep growing. As long as we live in him and through him, it will all work together for our good and his glory. 

Before I came on this trip, my small group told me that I would figure things out and God would show me what path to take. Continuing to be patient will be a struggle, but I’m thankful to know what’s coming in the near future. I need to find my daily peace again, I need for my soul to be refreshed and washed clean of the pain, and I need to love my purpose once more. The fire is still burning, but others have tried to dim the light. 

I am forever thankful to God for bringing me to Elevate Church, and I am forever thankful to Elevate for reminding me of who God had created me to be. Today was the final trip down the road into the village of Las Brisas. Even through we love it here, the people that make the community what it is, and the love of God we feel pouring into it, all roads come to an end. I hope we get to visit again in the future and create more amazing memories togethers. 

Melissa & Alan were the saddest to say goodbye to today. Melissa liked my headband so I gave it to her, and Alan would not let me go! He would squeeze me and every chance he got he would kiss my checks. It’s always sad to say goodbye, but for me it was much easier than my previous mission trip. 

Here in Honduras they understand what the word community truly means. They literally love their neighbors, and care for one another’s families. These kids are LOVED!!! As we handed Martha the keys to her home, the community flooded her yard. I was a little taken back because I didn’t understand what was going on. Come to find out, the community comes together to celebrate the blessing Martha and her family have received! How precious is that?! Something almost every single American needs to work work on. Money won’t bring happiness. It may make life easier, but it won’t bring you eternal joy. These people are joyful with hardly anything. Community and family is enough to keep their hearts happy.