Prepare [Mary]

The last few months have been full of preparation and foundation for the very purpose of me being here. Leading up to this point, the immense amount of preparation for this mission trip seemed endless, but now I wonder as to whether I am truly prepared or not?

It all came so fast. I felt like just yesterday I was working with Ellie in our “sweatshop” downstairs at church, spraying away at our mission t-shirts; then waking up this morning to a heavy Asian accent saying, “Mary, time to get up!”

Being back in Taiwan, I once again feel the wave of darkness that is casted like a cloud over this city. People lost, blinded, and apathetic to the truth and who God really is, and what He can do for His people. Hearing that we will be working with kids and preparing their program and activities, almost bring me to tears, knowing that not by choice, but by birth, these kids have the spiritual mark of darkness on them. It is our calling, and my prayer, that they may come to know Christ and His love through us.

I hope that although I question whether I am really prepared or not, that my heart will be revealed to myself by God who holds it. That He may prepare my further in doing His work. I ask that you continue to pray for me, and that I may let go of what is held in the past, and back home, and for the mission team here: that we may be unified.

Love,
Mary Jane