On Your Way to Serve

Melissa Guerrero • January 23, 2026

Here we go! Now that all the preparations, packing, re-packing, out-of-office email notifications have been turned on, you can relax . . . kind of. This is such an exciting time! Everything you have been saving for and waiting for is now in motion. I have heard it said before that God moves slow, fast. It has likely seemed like this trip was far off for quite some time and now it is happening before your eyes. This is a huge moment, take a minute and embrace all that is finally coming to pass.

I encourage you to take note of those around you at this moment, yourself included. What are the main things occupying your mind? What are your biggest distractions back home? Today, what do you consider a problem? Take a quick internal assessment of this. This is not to cause you stress on your departure, but I assure you, this will all look very different on your return flight. Pull out your journal and write down a few things in this moment. Whatever you have planned to entertain you, the playlist, podcast, movie, book, they can all wait. This is a moment you will want to remember.

A few questions to ask yourself as you travel to serve:

What are you hoping and praying for?

What are you expecting as you embark on this journey?

What are you asking God to reveal to you as you serve on this trip?

What are your main reasons for going?

What is God speaking to you right now?

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Why Should I Keep a Journal?

By Melissa Guerrero • June 10, 2025

Keeping a journal is a great way to not only document your trip but to gather your thoughts as you experience new situations. It’s a great way to recall the events of your trip as well as what God spoke to you during that mission; this will come in very useful later on! Often on mission trips, we rarely find time to be alone. This is a great way to gather your feelings and speak with Him about what is taking place each day. I recommend taking even 10-15 minutes to be still and find some quiet (even in a shared space). This is a great way to share scriptures and talk to God about what you saw and felt each day. Another great use for journals is to write down dreams you have had. I hear so many people tell me about dreams they have but are quick to forget them if they don’t take a few minutes to write them down or draw the out. When we are in a space where we are seeking Him these dreams can come more frequently. I have found when I write them out I gain a better understanding of what they mean as well as scriptures that line up with the message shared in the dream. Years down the road you may be reminded of a memory from one of your mission trips. Journals are a great way to look back and what God was speaking to you as well as a testament to His goodness. These memories can provide confirmation to all that He has brought you through and where He spoke so clearly, especially in seasons where hearing from Him seems difficult. I know it can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are not used to journalling but I recommend staying diligent in this during your trips. You will not regret those few moments spent each day with Him.

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