Remain in ME

I am sitting in a comfy recliner, full from a fabulous dinner cooked by my friend Lauren, trying to put into words what I have learned these last three weeks at MTI.

I just completed my first program at MTI, called S.P.L.I.C.E. (Spiritual, Personal, Lifestyles, Interpersonal, Cultural, Endurance/Enjoyment). It was absolutely fantastic! I have made friendships in these last few weeks that I will keep in my heart forever. God has broadened my view of the world in a beautiful way. The countries represented at this training were the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Ecuador, Chile, Tanzania, Mexico, Poland, Cameroon, Kenya, Spain, India, Fiji, England, Zambia, and Bangladesh. Talk about all over the world.

On the very last day of training, our leaders had us each take a rock and write a phrase on it, summing up our experience at SPLICE. The phrase that instantly came in to my head was "Remain in Me." God has taught me that I HAVE to remain in Him and in His love if I am ever going to be able to love the people of Slovenia. Yes, He has called me to Slovenia, but my ultimate purpose in life is not to love Slovenes or even move there, it is to GLORIFY HIM.

In whatever I do, may I glorify Christ fully.

Amen.