I often hear people talk about their purpose in life. The big questions: “What am I doing with my life?” and “why am I here?” seem to echo around me as a constant symphony. Although I still find myself pondering these questions, I know the answer. The answer came on a mission trip to Mexico. It had been a long day, and that evening we all came together in one of the larger rooms; it was simply decorated, but that night I actually took notice. A map took up most of the wall and was shaded red in the areas that had been unreached by Christianity. I was shocked to see how much of the world was red. My eye was then drawn to the verse painted next to the map: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation” (Mark 16:15). Something happened inside of me at that moment – I knew what I needed to do – I had a purpose. I was twelve years old …show more content…
I had gone through some rough times the previous years and I had lost my passion for life; however, in doing so, I also lost my passion for missions and even the stage did not hold the excitement it once had. I felt like I was slowly suffocating, I could not feel, I could not love – I was lost because I had lost what created my identity. Over the course of that year, God worked on my heart and taught me what it meant to have passion again; He healed my heart and allowed me to feel again. Life once again held the adventure and I could once again feel deeply. This was a vulnerable time for me; I had been laid bare, my plans seemed to wash away, and I had to completely trust God with my life, and yet I still had Christians look doubtfully at me and my plans. God had to remind me repeatedly that His “love never fails, [and] it never runs out on me” (“One thing remains” – Passion). I did not understand how my life would look, but I knew God had a plan for me and I had to set aside my control and trust that God would work it out for His
...hat share my faith and together worship Jesus. I believe that by being in fellowship with other believers I will have a strong opportunity to pursue and fulfill God’s purpose in my life, whether it is a daily or lifetime calling.
First to start out, we should get some facts straight. A conquistador is basically a Spanish conqueror. Their main goals were to search for gold and other riches from the Caribbean and draw them back to the mainland. The absolute most important conquistador in all of history is Hernan Cortes.
There is this teenage girl name Leah who lived in New York, she was ending her first year of high school as a freshman at Flushing High School. On the last month of classes around June she was hanging around with her best friend Henry. After class, they would hang out together and go to the city to explore and waste time, but there was one thing Leah had to tell Henry, her family had to move to Mexico because her parents thought that they will have a better life. So Leah had to leave with them. She told Henry about her moving with her family to Mexico, so they decided to go out to places before she left. They went out to the theatres, walked around the city, and get something to eat like Burger Kings or McDonalds. It was soon Leah had to leave,
At the age of two my parents made the long and devastating journey to bring me and my siblings to the United States from Mexico. Wanting a brighter future for us, my parents fought tooth and nail to give us the world they didn’t grow up having. Ever since stepping foot on the U.S soil, going back seemed impossible. The effects of this life-changing move, couldn’t mask the unforeseen disadvantages. Lacking exposure to Mexico’s colorful culture, little to no bonding time with my family from abroad, and the struggle of trying to blend into an environment that was so different, soon began to interfere with my overall identity. Realizing this, my wonderful parents prepared a transformative trip back to my homeland, and back to the past, facing
I spent every spring and summer in middle school doing mission work and community service. I loved the opportunity that it gave me to build relationships and share my beliefs with people I didn’t know. Little did I know that this would pave the way for a life-changing experience that I would encounter one day. Each spring my church would host a missionary event called “The Ignite Project.” I felt an urge to join the group, recognizing that it was a calling to profess my faith in Jesus. These mission trips helped me to go out
Real purpose in life is not found only in accepting Jesus as Savior. It is when is when one begins to follow Christ as His disciple, learning of Him, spending time with Him in His Word, communicating with Him through prayer, and in walking with Him in obedience to His commands. When you live the Christian life and follow Jesus then and only then will you find true happiness and your purpose for life.
I was born in Mexico and raised in beautiful San Diego since the age of four. Coming to the United States at a very young age I had to face many challenges that have shaped me to the person that I am today. I consider myself a Chicana woman who has overcome the obstacles to get were I am know. Being raised in a Mexcian household has thought me to embrace my culture and its roots. The Spanish and native blood that is with in me remind me of many Americans today. The reason I consider my self Chicana is because of the similar background that I shared with many Americans today. Living in the U.S. I have learned to adapt and embraced the American culture so much so that it came a point of life were I struggled to find my own identity. Taking
Culture is customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. It includes behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that is shared by a group of people to sustain their lives. Mexican culture is influenced by their familial ties, gender, religion, location and social class, among other factors. Today life in the cities of Mexico has become similar to that in neighboring United States and Europe, with provincial people conserving traditions more so than the Mexican living in the city. In the United States Mexican includes any person of Puerto
During the 1600s to 1700s, the Spanish were settling Texas. They did this by building missions and presidios throughout the land. The purpose was to keep the French out and to change the Indians' ways of life. Some of these missions failed and some succeeded. All in all they were closed after years of trying to change the Indians.
Christopher Wright explains about what the mission of God is by answering to the question ‘Who are we and what are we here for?’ God has a purpose and goal for His whole creation. It can be called ‘Mission’. This book clarifies that the mission of God begins with the people of God. Our motivation for the mission is the heart that is originally given by the Lord. He sends out His heart to the hearts of his people, so that we can respond to his mission. We are called to care for his creation, to teach people about God’s mission, to do justice and righteousness, and to live different as God’s people. The foundation of mission can be found not only from the New Testament, the letters of the Apostle Paul, but also from the Old Testament. A ‘Biblical
I did not want to leave. I had been here for ten days and I had established relationships and friendships with people from everywhere and all sorts of backgrounds. We all sat in the car preparing to leave. Every single one of us, my parents, brother and me, sitting in silence. Wanting to cry, waiting for someone to say the first word. Each of us had learned something that trip. For me, this experience had taught me what gratefulness was, the impact a good attitude has, what a servant looks like, and really how the relationships we make with our life is the most important aspect about life.
“First, there is the call to be a Christian. Second, for each individual there is a specific call—a defining purpose or mission, a reason for being. Every individual is called of God to respond through service in the world. Third, there is the call that we face each day in response to the multiple demands on our lives—our immediate duties and responsibilities” (Smith, ...
In this first part of this paper I will be explaining my worldview. There are three influences I will focus on to give an in depth look at how I came to my worldview. The three influences are religion, family, and my career choice. I think the biggest part of my worldview comes from my religion so I will start with that. I am a Christian and with that comes certain beliefs. Those beliefs lead my life daily and contribute to my worldview. One those beliefs is to spread his word. God’s word is such an important part to look at because it gives a framework to guide my life in every aspect. The Bible is filled with commandments, stories, and scripture that reference to how to look at life from a moral, social, and personal standpoint. We can actually begin to see the purpose for our through the word as well. Life’s purpose, according to the Bible, is for God’s glory. We are supposed to praise, worship, proclaim him, and follow his will. “Everyone who is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, even whom I have made,” (Isaiah 43:7) I like this verse because I feel like it reminds me of what God has done for me. From that ...
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