Towel to the Feet

First of all, I would like to say, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and future moms out there. Today was a special day, because I was able to spend it with both of my grandmothers and my mom. God has blessed me beyond what I deserve with mothers who love me and care for me.
I got to go to church with my sweet sister and brother-in-law in Nashville today. The sermon was from Mark 10:35-45 when the disciples are arguing about who is the greatest. Just imagine the God of the universe in human skin looking at them bicker back in forth! Finally Jesus tells them that whoever wants to be great must be a servant and whoever wants to be first needs to be last. This is so opposite to our world today. We are told to climb the ladder of success and look out for number one. Yet even Christ did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mk. 10:45). What a great example to us! I pray that as I get ready to leave for Sydney, that the Lord will ingrain in me this servant attitude.
The pastor talked about how we pick and choose which Bible stories we want to read. He said, "I'd much rather take a slingshot to the forehead than a towel to your feet." Yet this is what Christ has called us to do. Oh, that my heart would be ready to serve!
I continue to thank you for all of your prayers and support. God is so good to provide financially for this trip. Today I received 4 more checks so I am just a little less than $700 short, Glory to God! He continues to amaze me each day! Please go on praying for God to prepare my heart and the hearts of the team members for our trip. I know that the enemy will try to get us down before we leave. If our God is for us, then who can be against us? Love you all.