(I emphasize the word THIS not because I am something special, but because I am sure that each missionary mama has a unique story of their own, and this is only my experience)
I’m just an ordinary mama. I remember having the impression that missionaries are some sort of superhero. Even now, when I read missionary biographies, it is easy for me to idolise them and put them on a pedestal. But I know that it’s not right. The word of God states, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way.” (Isaiah 53:6). That includes missionaries too. We are all sinners in need of God’s grace and salvation.
I can tell you from firsthand experience though, THIS missionary is NOT a superhero! I’m just an ordinary person who felt the call of God to move to another country and obeyed. You may have also felt the call of God on your life in some way, and obeyed him as well. We are in the same boat. The where is not important. It is the obedience.
That said, I would like to share with you a day in my life. Continue reading