P L O T T W I S T

The dictionary defines plot twist as an unexpected development in a book, film, television program, etc. however, my perception is a bit different. I believe there are plot twists in life. Like do you remember that time you wanted to go on a walk but then it rained, that one time where you got sick so you couldn't go on the class field trip. Whatever it is...plans change. life happens. end of story. You just accept and move on right? right?

WRONG. I have always had a bit of a harder time accepting this. Let's not use the word control freak, but I like when things go as planned. I like when things follow through...doesn't everyone. Life has looked a bit different recently to say the least.

well...by a bit different I mean life has basically come to a complete standstill (or so it feels.) In many ways quarantine has been a major blessing (whew that is hard to admit.) I have loved just slowing down and spending quality time with the fam:)

I was actually suppose to go to Guatemala this summer with my trip through Trek X. However, as you may assume...it got cancelled. I have always had a calling towards mission work and serving others all over the globe, and I could not believe that it actually was going to happen. It would no longer be just a dream or simply an unanswered prayer. All I could do was look to God and ask why.

Why was a trip I spent months of convincing my parents to let me go on suddenly cancelled? What could God's plan be in all of this? How could he let this happen?

I know it sounds selfish. There are much bigger problems than not getting to go on a mission trip. The more I questioned God's actions, I was disappointed in myself. Was my faith really that weak? How had I lost sight on what really matters? It all goes back to his plan. Although I do not have all the answers and I never will, I know that HIS PLAN REIGNS SUPREME. Just because this one mission trip was cancelled does not mean that I can't still serve and grow his kingdom. I firmly believe that he will lead me where I need to be. It might not be next year or the year after that I get the opportunity to go to another mission trip, but I will serve others wherever he leads me. With that being said I look forward to the day I can serve alongside all of my best friends in a foreign country, but until then, I will enjoy the journey.

xoxo,

ginger on a mission