OH MY!!! I am BURSTING with EXCITEMENT!!! As part of the Associates in Missions (AIM) program, I get to attend Because of the Times Conference in January 2012!! It is absolutely one of the best conferences around, held annually in Alexandria, Louisiana. However, due to space limitations, registration is limited to ministers and missionaries. I remember praying last year, "Lord, I wish there was some way I could attend this conference someday." I figured my only chance was to marry a minister...a VERY slim chance indeed! LOL. Now, a year later, God has answered my prayer in His own unique way. I am so amazed and EXCITED!!
Registering for this conference sparked a sobering reality inside of me. You see, I viewed myself and my role as an AIMER with a "low man on the totem pole" mentality. I kept saying, "I'm not a missionary. I'm just an assistant to missionaries." Howbeit, my role is a powerful one as I assist missionaries and together we reach souls for the Kingdom of God. It is a God-ordained responsibility that must be taken seriously.
"Lord, help me to walk worthy of Your calling. Let me not minimize the role You have designed me to fulfill. May my spirit and attitude be one of humility, submission and obedience to Your perfect will so that You may receive all the glory and honor. Amen."
I am thankful for the opportunity to attend this conference, where assistants are recognized as a vital part of the global mission experience. Thank you, Jesus!
Registering for this conference sparked a sobering reality inside of me. You see, I viewed myself and my role as an AIMER with a "low man on the totem pole" mentality. I kept saying, "I'm not a missionary. I'm just an assistant to missionaries." Howbeit, my role is a powerful one as I assist missionaries and together we reach souls for the Kingdom of God. It is a God-ordained responsibility that must be taken seriously.
"Lord, help me to walk worthy of Your calling. Let me not minimize the role You have designed me to fulfill. May my spirit and attitude be one of humility, submission and obedience to Your perfect will so that You may receive all the glory and honor. Amen."
I am thankful for the opportunity to attend this conference, where assistants are recognized as a vital part of the global mission experience. Thank you, Jesus!
