Philippians 1:29 (New Living Translation)

29 For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.

This verse has long been one of my favorites. I remember reciting again and again before my baptism last year. I have been given the opportunity to live for the King of Kings. He knows my name and in turn I shall make his name known. What a privilege we have to serve Christ. What a privilege it is to have Africa placed in my path. I have said since the first day I heard about AIM that whatever trip I did, I wanted it to be all for God. This year is dedicated to him. He has blessed me so much and I want nothing more than to share those blessings with others. Even though my heart is filled with a desire to give, I know that this trip is going to have me gain. And as much as I didn't want this to be the case I realize that it is impossible to do ministry without gaining. In fact, the more I give, the more I will gain. Working for the Lord is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. To have 9 months filled with hardcore evangelism and servanthood is the ultimate privilege. Gracias Dios!