Looking back on our mission trip to North Macedonia, I am overwhelmed by God's faithfulness and humbled by the privilege of being part of His work. Before we ever boarded the plane, I prayed that the Lord would help me set aside my own expectations and simply be yielded to whatever He wanted to accomplish. He faithfully answered that prayer.

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One of the greatest lessons I learned is that missions is not measured by what we can see, but by our willingness to be obedient. Sometimes God calls us to plant seeds. Sometimes He asks us to water seeds that others have planted. And sometimes, He simply asks us to till the soil, preparing hearts for a harvest that may come long after we have gone home. Our responsibility is not to produce the harvest—it is to faithfully follow wherever He leads.

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Throughout our time in North Macedonia, our team had the privilege of praying over cities, neighborhoods, and the precious people who live there. We prayed that God would soften hearts, strengthen local believers, encourage pastors and churches, and draw many to Himself. There were moments when we stood overlooking a city, asking God to do what only He can do—to transform lives through the power of the gospel.

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As the week unfolded, I realized that one of the most important parts of ministry wasn't found in a schedule or an event. It was found in relationships. Whether sharing a meal, walking alongside someone, listening to their story, or simply offering a smile and a prayer, God reminded me that people don't just need to hear about His love—they need to experience it through genuine relationships. Jesus modeled this throughout His earthly ministry, meeting people where they were and loving them intentionally. I was reminded that building relationships creates opportunities for the gospel to take root in hearts.

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Our team was united by a desire to be completely yielded to the Lord's will. There were times when our plans changed, conversations happened unexpectedly, or opportunities arose that we never could have orchestrated ourselves. Those moments reminded me that God's plans are always better than our own. When we surrender our agenda and remain sensitive to His leading, He faithfully opens doors that only He can open.

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Late into the trip, the song "God of This City" by Chris Tomlin became more than a song—it became our prayer. The lyrics,

"Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city," captured what we believed God is doing in North Macedonia. As we looked across the cities and prayed over the people, we were reminded that God has not forgotten them. He is already at work, calling people to Himself, strengthening His Church, and preparing hearts for the gospel.

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This journey also transformed me. It deepened my understanding that being on mission begins with surrender. God is not simply looking for ability; He is looking for hearts that are willing to say, "Lord, wherever You lead, I will follow." I returned home with a renewed passion to continue building relationships and to love well those that He has placed in my path, to pray with greater expectancy, and to trust God with the results, knowing that He alone brings the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7).

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I am deeply grateful to everyone who prayed, encouraged, and financially supported this mission. You were part of every conversation, every prayer, every step we took, and every seed that was planted, watered, or cultivated. Thank you for partnering with me in what God is doing in North Macedonia.

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As I continue to pray for this beautiful country, I do so with hope, believing with all my heart that the words of God of This City are true:

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"Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city."

May we all remain yielded to the Lord, faithfully building relationships and sharing His love wherever He sends us, trusting that He will accomplish His perfect purposes in His perfect timing.