For God's glory, not our gain

Extract take from an article by Bex Horton [Read full article]

"Often we go to different cultures with high hopes of making a big difference and impact. That is not to say that we don’t, but often I am convinced that our journey to other places are to bridge the gaps of cultural perception and ‘show’ reconciliation to people who have ideas of western culture that have been misshapen, but sometimes are disturbingly accurate. Until we understand that we are there to serve and be misunderstood in the process, but still be willing to get on and serve in the face of this adversity, we will not gracefully sew unity and reconciliation. And we need this foundation to be laid before we can be effective in making disciples.

"And why do we have to go? I think because we have the opportunity to go! Our British passport is such a blessing and too much taken for granted sometimes. We have the unique freedom to roam the world and this blessing needs to be taken advantage of whether that is in the long term or short term. I guess we don’t need to be wait to be called, we already have the privilege written in our nationality.

"So I guess I would encourage anyone thinking of going abroad to just do it and see how God changes your perspective of your life and the lives around you. We need to understand other cultures in order to understand our God that little bit more. And to understand we have to go, serve and integrate ourselves into the lives of others. These experiences are never disappointing!"