On the Road to Greece

At this point I have just under two months left until I leave for Greece. I have spent a great deal of time planning my trip: organizing funds, finding places to stay, learning Greek, etc. Today however, I realized that I spent very little time thinking about what it will be like when I get there. It is extraordinary to me that very soon I will be living in a foreign country...

I have been reading the book Four Souls in an attempt to get my mind attuned to the idea of living in a foreign land. The book follows four friends on a grand adventure to "discover the epic life." They truly do have extraordinary adventures, and working with Christian ministries around the world, they have the opportunity to separate Christ from culture, and abundant extravagance from abundant life.

This book has reminded me of my desire to see "True Ministry." A place where absolute love for Christ propels people to sacrifice abundantly so that His will may be done. I suppose that every ministry will have faults, as man is so endlessly flawed, but I cannot help but imagine that to some life is a gift, sacrifice a blessing, and love... an outpouring. I do hope I will see such things in Greece. I know God's desire is that I may go there.

Oh LORD, prepare me for this epic adventure. I know You will see me through.