Taking a step of faith and going on a mission trip is truly rewarding..
and a humbling experience indeed.
It's almost a year ago when I joined 20 brave souls in a 5-day worthwhile experience. We had 10 hours one-way travel and 15 hours of total
walk time. All these hard work and sacrifices just for ONE great MISSION, to
share our lives and to share God's words to our brothers and sisters in Mindoro.
I initially thought we were the ones who will feed, teach and educate our Mangyan brothers. But I must admit I was the one who learned more from them.
I've been a believer that experience is one of life's greatest
teachers. True enough, I learned and realized a lot from this journey. I
learned to be more thankful with what I eat everyday as the Mangyans are
content with the simple meals they share.
I learned to appreciate the home God
has given me as the Mangyans are happy with their huts that shelter them. And I
praise God even for the little trials I face every day as the Mangyans
have exemplified that verse in James 1 which says, "Consider it pure joy my
brothers whenever you face trial of many kinds, because you know that the
testing of your faith develops perseverance."
Their smiles, their positive outlook in life and their faith in God really amazes me. Imagine how many people in the world blame God for their misfortunes. How many people look at their sea of problems but forget to think that God is even bigger? I just wish they could meet these people who have all their confidence in the Creator. I wish they could learn from these people who do not use their "difficult" situation as an excuse not to praise and honor God.
I am so blessed I met these guys and I learned from them! :)
This whole experience has surely made a mark in me. The food we ate and shared, the people we met, the different life we lived, this was something I was afraid
of trying but it was definitely one thing I will never not regret doing.
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