My Passion

Blogging is something new to me and I hope that this will help me to express my feelings about Swaziland. For those who don't know, this Summer I'm heading to Swaziland, Africa for four weeks with an organization called Adventures in Missions that takes groups of high schoolers to pour out the love of Christ and to give hope to those who don't have it. As I prepare for this journey, that is only 65 days away, there will be many experiences and thoughts that I hope will encourage you.

God has given me a passion for serving the poorest of the poor, the weakest of the weak. My heart just is broken when I see suffering, especially in third world countries. I yern for all the nations to know and love Jesus, and I believe Swaziland is where I start. I want kick soccer balls with orphans, I want to stand by the poor, I want to give hope in the suffering. The eternal hope that I have. I want to give up myself for these people. I want to just stop. Stop pretending that what I see is okay with me. I see Potomac, and then I see Swaziland. It is not okay for me to sit around in Potomac when there are people in Swazi that need hope, love, and peace that only Christ can give them.

I'll be the first one to say that what I do here is completely ridiculous. We buy jeans that cost over 200 dollars, designer bags, expensive makeup, shirts that cost more than meals. But why do we all continue to do this? Why? Where is the line? What is reality?

I know God is in control even in poverty. And through this passion I want to further glorify my God. My goal is to live a radical life for Jesus. I have been given so much and I believe I am on a journey to use it for God's Kingdom.

Please continue to pray for me and the team!

Love,
Emily