Recently, someone said, “The problem with Meagan is she wants to do mission work.” Those words lingered in my mind, making me ponder whether pursuing our purpose is truly a problem. Shouldn't using our gifts to further the Kingdom be our calling?
In the quest to understand our life's mission, reflections become essential. Since facing the loss of Jordan, I've sought to embrace trials joyfully, and live by James 1:2-4. Even in the toughest moments, finding joy, however elusive, brings perseverance, a testament to God's faithfulness.
God spoke the word "International" to be several times over the last few months, leaving me uncertain of its meaning. While I secretly hoped for a physical move, God had a different plan, a surprising and amazing direction for our family. Despite not fully comprehending "INTERNATIONAL," I've learned not to hesitate when encountering international opportunities.
A recent Facebook scroll led me to a desperate post from a mother stranded in Mexico with her special needs daughter facing a critical health situation.
Immediately, my mind raced, trying to figure out how I could help.
Here's the revelation: your purpose may be unfolding in your daily life, not necessarily in grand gestures but in meaningful actions aligned with God's plan.
Because I’m trying to obedient and my recent time spent at the border the post caught my eye because she was in Mexico.
Because of my job as an ED at a medical non-profit I am have developed friendships with 100’s of parents raising special need children and belong to SN parent groups everywhere. Which is how I stumbled on the friend’s FB post.
Because I am a nurse and my knowledge in the medical field I knew how urgent the situation is.
Because I am a special needs mom I know first hand the fear that set in when your child is sick.
Now for the best part…
Because I was a part time exchange student coordinator, 8 years ago, I met a teenage boy from Mexico, who is now a doctor, who I still talk too, and he was able to help me, help her, help her daughter.
This incident affirms that every season of life has a purpose, contributing to a grander design. Mission work isn't always about crossing borders, feeding the hungry, building huts or installing water pumps, although all of those things are amazing and life changing; sometimes, it's about keeping your eyes open to opportunities right in front of you.
1 Peter encourages us to use our gifts to serve others. By not wasting our God-given gifts, we fulfill our purpose and contribute to advancing the Kingdom. Your mission may be unfolding in the ordinary, so hold on, for it might get wild, but it's undoubtedly part of a divine plan.
Remember, we are just in charge of obedience, God is in charge of the results.
If my problem is doing mission work I don’t mind having a problem.
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