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“I spent all of my money on the latest Pyramid scheme.”

Translation: “I am out of cash; I don’t have any money left to pay my bills let alone go on a mission trip.”

Joshua 24:15 says, “Choose this day whom you will serve.”

Basically every day when we wake up we are faced with a choice. We can either choose to run after worldly things (including wealth, fame, and material goods), or we can choose to serve the Lord. We can store up our treasures here on earth, or in heaven.

If we’re trying to do things our own way, we may try to come up with money ourselves in order to do something big for God instead of just trusting in God to provide it. If that’s the case, then we’ll keep going around the same dumb mountain until we finally decide it’s time to let go and trust God to provide what we need.

Once we finally surrender to Him and begin to put Him first in our lives, the Bible says that our needs will be met. So, don’t worry about what you will eat, drink or wear, because God already knows your needs – and He promises that if we seek first HIS kingdom and HIS righteousness, He will take care of the rest. (Luke 12:31)

If we’re truly contemplating going on a mission trip, then there is some work involved. And that work may require that we do some fundraising at some point. If we do our part, God promises to do His part. Therefore, since God promises to provide everything we need in order to fulfill His Word, then there’s really no need to worry about excuse #6.

View Original Article: TOP 10 DUMBEST REASONS NOT TO GO ON A MISSIONS TRIP

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“I can’t give up the 4 packs of cigarettes I smoke every day.”

Translation: “I don’t want to give up my addiction.”

God designed us all with an innate need to be in a close personal relationship with Him. If we fail to fill that empty spot in our lives by having a relationship with Him, we will ultimately begin to look for other ways to fill those empty places. Some people take on bad habits such as overeating or smoking. Others allow them to take a foothold in their lives until they become idols. Finally, if we allow them to become a stronghold in our lives they can turn into full-blown addictions.

Addictions can take on several forms. Instead of nicotine, your addiction might be to alcohol, drugs, sex, or even pornography. If your addiction has become your excuse for not fully devoting yourself to the Lord or becoming a better witness, then perhaps it’s time to get rid of it. Perhaps you’ve even thought about going on a mission trip but decided against it because you couldn’t possibly go that long without a cigarette, a beer, a pill, or a peek.

With God’s help it is possible for anyone to break an addiction. If you’re using yours as an excuse not to serve on the mission field, please stop right now, drop to your knees, and humbly ask God to help deliver you from your addiction. Then watch as excuse #5 becomes a thing of the past!

Admin Comment:
As a sidenote, I need to let you all know that I actually worked at an orphanage in war-torn Burundi with a lady so addicted to smoking cigarettes, that she had cases and cases of Nicorette gum shipped to her each month!  But I tell you what, she ended up staying on full-time, adopting 3 children, and running the entire school!  God does not demand someone perfect, just someone willing.

View Original Article: TOP 10 DUMBEST REASONS NOT TO GO ON A MISSIONS TRIP

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Here at MissionsLauch, we have decided to post what’s going on out there in the world of Twitter surrounding missions.  You can find our new Missions Twitter Log each Friday.  Also, if you do use Twitter, please follow us at @MissionsLaunch.  Happy Friday!

GirlFromTheNet: I want to go on a missions trip but my health is preventing me. Does that mean I should trust God and go or does that mean God wants me here

LeeGrady: @jackhanes Woud appreciate your prayers about my future. The missions bug has bitten me real bad.

GoForGod: Am extremely exited about God using me for missions. I am not certain the actual direction yet.

triciagoyer: I’m ordering tickets for our Czech Republic Missions Trip! (Lots to do before vacation!)

leilasalim: is thinking about long-term missions. (from Facebook status)

11james77: Just heard from a missionary in Tanzania they had frogs stopping up their septic system_ed_lopez_: just applied for a missions trip in the land of Rafiki!

AmorAndy: Is serving the poor in Mexico not essential travel? #swineflu #missions

ecraigwhite: Here I am in the Dominican Republic with our missions team having an amazing time!

NicLizD: @becs09 hey you! I have my testimony at church last night. I think i’m ready to take the next step into missions!

liz_voss: I got accepted into the summer missions program! : ))))

heypauli: trying to find out more about the swine flu. I wanted to go to mexico on a missions trip with church.

steph_hesser: Found a quarter on my walk to my truck. Yay. Missions money!