LIVING ON PURPOSE

After all is said and done, and the life we have on earth is over, what will be left? I see so many people caught up in the here and now, trying to find their place in this world, running around being busy about nothing except being busy. I find ourselves all to often being so busy trying to get so so many things accomplished in Mexico that I lose sight of the real purpose of our mission and that is people! Friday was one of those days when it was all about the people. When we loaded up the van and headed to Mexico with Gary, his wife Rosario, and their three kids along with George and Bonnie all from Calvary Baptist to decorate and dedicate the house donated by the people at Calvary, I knew it was going to be a long day. Decorate and dedicate the new house for Lyo, Delphina, and their 4 daughters Esmerelda, Alexandrea,Arele, and Karin, followed by a luncheon prepared by the family for us. As we shared about the source of the blessing that has come their way, and the fact that Jesus loves them and hand picked them to receive this house, tears filled the eyes of the whole family. God was doing and has been doing something in this families lives before we came along. Lyo shared about how he has quit drinking and his children even said he has been a much better Father and has changed a lot lately. The house was just the confirmation about Gods love for him and his family. When Lyo carried Delphina across the threshold, followed by the kids, they were awe struck at the transformation of just a shell of a house, into a beautifully decorated home. The kids were all crying as they climbed the ladder to view their new beds and dolls and toys all arranged neatly. Blessed to be a blessing was our charge to them. Now go be a blessing to others. Lyo said that He would like to teach other people how to make Pinatas at our trade school.After a meal of chicken and mole' we headed back to our ministry center to set up for Mimi and Beckys birthday party, more food and fellowship. We didn't leave the colonia until 8pm. So thanks to those who live purpose driven lives and reach out and provided a house for a precious family, thanks to Darrin and Christina and their leadership in making a difference in peoples lives and not just hearing the Word, but DOING THE WORD.