Off to India

Yes, we leave for this foreign land tomorrow(Jan. 13th). As we do our last minute packing (which, by the way, I always leave packing to the last minute, I don't like that I do that, but I do), I contemplate my motives. Am I going because of my own desires or to "help people", or to get recognition or why am I really doing this? Some people ask us why we go to a land that is inconvenient, uncomfortable and full of sickness and risk.  Even though this is a dream of Chris and mine to serve God in this way together I still don't think this is the motive to go. I see more and more that this life is not about us and all about God. He alone has put it on our hearts to love the unlovable, the forgotten, and be His hands and feet on this earth. We are compelled by His love to share this with others. We are compelled to follow the call of God above our own personal safety and personal preferences. Finally, we are compelled to not avoid the call of God in the name of safety and comfort. I know this is only for 2 and a half weeks out of our life but only God knows where this will lead us as we travel along with Him as He opens the right doors for us on His path. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.