The beginning of 2010 has led Shawna and I on an interesting journey. In the beginning of March we were given the chance to go visit a ministry in Mexico City that is focused on ministering through artistic expression, connecting to a community of artist
s, and also just recently through running a safe house for human trafficking victims. Because we are both extremely passionate about those facing modern day slavery and bringing an end to trafficking worldwide, we were both ecstatic when we were given the opportunity to go visit this ministry with the intention of partnering with them in the future. We weren’t quite sure what to expect while visiting and this was also the first time we had been to an actual safe house for human trafficking victims.
The trip was incredible and left us both eager to join the team down in Mexico City. (or anywhere for that matter)
Now it is nearing May and we are still not quite sure when we will be packing up to head down there. We are finding it difficult to prepare for the future of living in another country while we also are still in Southern California trying to make rent every month and waiting for the school loan repayment to start. We both felt connected to the team when we were down in Mexico but we are still waiting to hear clear direction from God as far as timing goes. Even today I was so overcome by the desire just to pack up and go. Currently my knee injury is keeping me from doing just that : ) (but as soon as it heals…)
- We have wrestled with questions regarding safety, finances, and qualifications.
Not sure how the finances will come together but we know that they will if we are supposed to go. As far as safety goes, we are trying not be naive about the safety issues associated with moving to Mexico. We also are not sure that we are qualified to work at a trafficking safe house and work with emotionally/physically abused children, but to this I have to think about all of the people all over the world (both now and in the past) that are doing crazy things for God and to benefit people that they aren’t technically “qualified” to do.
I am reminded of the place I find myself in the Scriptures right now and that is in Exodus. A weak man (Moses) being used by a powerful God to demonstrate to all who God is. Moses wasn’t a great man; he just served a great and powerful God. I find myself in a similar place. Please pray for us as we continue to figure out the next steps and I will update my blog as we continue on this journey.
If you wish to partner with us for the future please email me at stmyatt@gmail.com
Another couple is headed down to Mexico City in June follow them here: http://mexcity.wordpress.com/
