By Jenni Ingram
Member, First Baptist Church, Gantt
When I was first saved, I was on fire for Jesus and I wanted everyone to know the peace, joy and contentment I felt. I boldly made the statement, “Lord, if you send me, I will go.” I meant it with my whole heart and then, as life does, I got beaten down. I still loved the Lord but the fire dwindled.
Then critical illness happened and I almost met the Lord. I thought there was no purpose for me in relationship to the Kingdom. Then this column opportunity came about and I thought, “Great! I have a purpose. Lord, please give me the words and I will say them.” Then the opportunity to go on a missions trip was offered and, even with my health issues, I said, “If you send me, Lord, I will go.” This time, He sent me.
I am nervous, I am anxious about everything pertaining to the trip. Will I be able to travel? Will I be able to walk? Will I be able to serve? All of these things went running through my mind and of course the enemy was right there to seize the moment and make me doubt.
But you know what? I want my fire back. I want the passion of a newly saved soul to burn in my heart — so I am going. With prayer and supplication every minute of every day, I am going with nine others from my church. There will be opportunities to gaze upon God’s creation and I pray it will inspire us. There will be opportunities to witness and I pray that will inspire someone. Most of all, I pray God will allow us to see those opportunities. May the Lord’s will be done.
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