Missions Launch

I’ve been a Christian for almost 34 years now, so at one time or another I think I’ve made up every dumb excuse in the book why I couldn’t possibly go on a mission trip. Today I’m hoping to give up the struggle, to finally lay down all of my excuses and completely surrender to His will.

Perhaps like me you’ve been struggling to make up your own mind about whether to join the mission field. If you’re still sitting on the fence about going on a particular mission trip, you’ll definitely want to read over my list of “Top 10 of the Dumbest Excuses Ever Not To Go on a Mission Trip.” Your mission then, should you decide to accept it, is to see whether you recognize yourself somewhere in the mix and discover the real reason behind your unwillingness to “Go!” Ready?

1. I might miss my monthly auto-shipment of Proactive.
2. Like Moses, I’m afraid I might stutter.
3. No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to fit my 99 pairs of shoes in my suitcase.
4. I don’t have anyone to babysit my pet goldfish while I’m gone.
5. I can’t give up the 4 packs of cigarettes I smoke every day.
6. I spent all of my money on the latest pyramid scheme.
7. I can’t take my pregnant teenager with me.
8. My BFF won’t have anyone to watch the Bachelorette with.
9. I’m afraid that I might wake up with a witch’s crossbone in my nose.
10. I’m a loser, and no one would want me to go anyways.

Tune in for more on each excuse starting later this week…

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