Choosing to go on this Mission Trip has been one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made.  Even as I’m participate in a pre-retreat I have my uncertainties.

Here’s why I chose to go:

• Freedom.  I’m not tied down by school, a job, a family or any other commitments.  When else I will be able to do something like this?
• “Do Something.”  I’ve been out of work for a few months now.  My friend Jason advised me that sometimes the only right decision is to “just do something.”  
• Seeing what God is up to. Understand, I’ve never been a foreign missions guy.  I started a club in college called OutReach America to train domestic missionaries.  It’s a big world out there, and we serve a big God.  I’m excited to see what he’s up to.
• Intrinsic reasons.  I won’t lie, traveling sounds fun, and I believe God will teach me something by seeing more of the world.
• It glorifies God.  This is really all the reason I needed.  People in the East need to read about Jesus. Orphans need loving. Muslims need the gospel.  How can you go wrong?

That’s how I made my decision.  What do you think?