Step Out of That Comfort Zone!

First of all, I would like to thank God for the opportunity to serve Him down in Guadalajara. I also want to thank those who prayed for our trip and helped us financially. Thank you for your support!

This was my third missions trip and was the best, by far. At first I was skeptical about staying with a host family because I would have to adjust to their “strange culture” and I barely knew Spanish. I was expecting to live in the nicely accommodated dorms in Bugambilias. This was going to be a challenge because we would have to lay aside our comfort zones, but God allowed us to adapt to the culture easily and to form relationships as well. Even though there were language barriers, we were able to laugh and have fun. One night our host family and the five girls went to an open air mall and played a game of tag around the fountain. No matter the language, a game of tag is always fun. I’m glad I had the experience to stay with a host family – the relationships I’ve made are priceless.

God also tested our patience. Some of the time when there was no work to do, I felt useless but I had to remember that I was showing God’s love by just being there. God taught me to leave my expectations at home and embrace missions trips with an open attitude, ready to do His work no matter the conditions.

In Christ,
Nora Wallace