Welp... my first year of college is nearly over! God has tremendously blessed me this year in every facet of my life. I am getting to fall in love with Him more each day and learn how to share His love with others each day in a new way. God is so good, all the time! But, like most of my peers, I am looking forward to this summer more than anything. (Especially finals.. I am not looking froward to them at all!) I know many of you are aware that I am spending my summer doing missions (yayyayyayayayay!), but are wondering exactly WHAT I will be doing.
Well. Let me tell you.
Remember my "Instruments" post from a while back? That was when God was revealing to me ways I was not obeying Him in my life. As a result, I have switched my major from bilingual education to biology with a focus in pre-med so I can (hopefully!) serve God with Mercy Ships or Doctors Without Borders someday in the future. This will be a huge and difficult change from what I am currently studying, but I know the Lord works everything out according to His perfect plan! He really has re-ignited a passion in my heart for not just the spiritually sick, but those who are also physically sick.
One thing that God has been faithful to keep burning in my heart, however, is my passion for missions and reaching the nations for the sake of Christ. When I was in the eighth grade, I surrendered to God’s call to full-time missions. Where He will send me for my life, I have no clue, but this summer He has called me to Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, Florida. Give Kids the World is a Christian-run, non-profit organization that works with Make-A-Wish foundation and other wish-granting organizations to give threateningly ill children and their families a chance to have a vacation free of medical worries, stress, or expense. AND THE KIDS CAN HAVE FREE ICE CREAM 24/7. This place is magical :D
Since the Lord has given me a passion for both children and the sick, so I believe there is no better people group could He have given me to serve! Another way I know God is sending me to these people is that I am also sick, as they are. As a diabetic, I know what it is like to be told you cannot get better, that your whole life will be a struggle; to me, this is just proof God uses all things (good and bad) to bring Him glory. I know God has ordained this summer for me specifically reach out to this group of sick kids and their families.
SO that's pretty much what I get to do- hang out with some super cool, inspiring kids all summer. And tell them about Jesus. And eat ice cream. And be in Florida. (Serving Christ really has its perks!) But the Lord does not just ordain those He sends. He prepares amazing groups of people to serve as a support system. This, friends, is where I need your help.
God has already ordained my whole summer, including a group of people who would join in supporting me through consistent prayer for these people and me. As the Bible says, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (John 5:16) Prayer is not only the strongest communication we have with our Creator, it is also the strongest weapon we have against the enemy. All people are called to lift one another up in prayer, and I do ask that you would please lift up the families I will encounter, my team, and me as we approach this summer. Though I know not all people are called to monetarily support each cause that we agree with, I do also ask that you would prayerfully consider ministering to GKTW families through supporting my trip. Though I am reluctant to ask for anything other than prayer, anything given is not given to me, but rather the Father’s glory and the people that will vacation at Give Kids the World. No matter how the Spirit leads you financially, I ask that you do begin praying now for this summer and how God’s glory will reach all nations, from the United States to the unreached peoples in the 10-40 Zone.
I plan to keep blogging about my adventures this summer since God is going to do so much great stuff! So keep checking up on the blog. Something worth reading may show up
If you would like to give to my trip financially, you may do so online at
Thank you so much for all your love for God and His people. I am truly thankful to have you as my family through the blood of our wonderful Christ!
Blessings,
Mayzie
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