I want to change the WORLD!

"I want to change the world" those were the words in my mouth when I woke up this morning. But, there is a quote that says, "you have to be the change you want to see in the world." That hit me, how am I being the change? I am living the American life consuming every product I see and can get my hands on. I am living a life of luxury. I can say pretty much on average I spend over $200 a week on stuff and going out. Wow, that is ridiculous if you look at it! When there is people out in this world living on less then one dollar a day. 

I remember while my last missions trip I was living on $2 a say not including lodging. I was living off bread and Top Ramen. That was the life! hahaha... (not really). I got to live with the poor and live out of a molded tent with termite holes all over it! Then I come back and I have a nice room and bed to sleep in. I am not saying it is bad, but sometimes I have to be more grateful for what I have. I seem to just adapt back into my old habits. 

As I sit outside in my Guatemalan hammock  drinking some Guatemalan coffee. I start to pray to God how can I be that change. How can I live it out in America while I am here in the States? Then a song from Hillsong come up "lead me to the cross." It talks about carrying your cross, laying down your life, and leaving everything behind. That hit me hard! I want to carry that cross and leave everything behind! I want to be that for you Lord everyday of my life! So, I have decided to live on $2 a day until I leave to Guatemala. I know this is going to be one of the biggest challenges for me. I am a shopper. I have always been my whole life. This will not include Gas (I have to get to work hahaha...). Every extra cent will go towards my missions trip to Guatemala. Also, helping other missionary's if I have the extra funds.

 

If any of you would like to join me in doing this let me know. This could be an amazing challenge for you too. I challenge you to think of the quote I gave you "you have to be the change you want to see in the world." How can you be that here and now? 

I pray that God will fill you up with his love. His unfailing love and hope everyday! You are God's children made perfect. You are meant to do great things! Here and now! Not later!! How can you stand up to that calling! God believes in you! I believe in you! Come on brothers and sister! You are a world  changer! Changing the world doe not mean the whole world. It could mean here in you community! So step out and don't be afraid! Stop living it SAFE!! You were not meant to live it safe but be a radical because you know JESUS!!