Missionaries and people who go on short term mission trips are sometimes criticized for leaving the country and working with others from around the world. I have had someone tell me before that I should take care of people from my own country first, and then go to another. Some have said that they don't understand why we feel the need to spend money to travel around the world.
I can see where this idea comes from, and I agree with a part of it. Jesus told us to go into all nations and make disciples (Matthew). That includes the United States! I believe there are some people called to mission work outside of their own country, as well as within the US. We are called to ALL the world.
Every Christian is a missionary, whether he or she realizes it or not. When you accept Christ and feel the fire inside to help others find His FREEDOM and LIFE, your mission in life changes. It is important to help those who are suffering and oppressed, because it is commanded to do so. But that also might be right in your own town. There is human and spiritual need everywhere, every single person has it. Every where there is life, there is a mission field.
Go where your heart leads. :)
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