world reach

Today concluded World Reach week at my church.  Our annual missions emphasis week is an exciting time in the life of our congregation, as we acknowledge the responsibility we have as believers to share the hope of glory to those people in the world who don't have access to it otherwise.

We celebrate our brothers and sisters who have surrendered their lives to full-time, cross-cultural service.

We commit ourselves to praying, giving, and going.

During our worship service this morning, a second grader shared that one week ago, she was drawing.  (As in, coloring.  Like second graders do.)  She asked her mom how she could help with the mission of World Reach, and she decided to sell her drawings to raise money for missions.

In one week she raised $300.  ("Not more, and not less," she clarified -- how cute is that?!)

Talk about convicting!  A seven-year old little girl?  Raising $300 in one week?

And not just raising money, mind you, but giving it all away for the cause of Christ.

God, give me a heart to participate; to spend time and money generously on the Great Commission; and to break for the people who don't have the opportunity to hear about you.

Confession: That was my prayer after the "I'm a loser" reaction to the second grader's testimony!

Have a great week, y'all!