A leap of faith...step by step

SO. Here we are, on the brink of the most important journey of our lives. The journey that leads us hopping in the foot prints left by our Savior, each step requiring more faith than the last, but also more rewarding. Releasing the weight of the world, and putting our trust in God to lead us, to love us and to lend us His strength so that we might fulfill His purpose for our lives: to tell the nations about His Son.

Brandon and I have been Christians all of our lives, but until recently, our 'fruit' didn't really show. Salvation may not be gained by works, but as we've come to realize, if you've accepted Christ, your life can't help but show evidence of His presence in you. When you come to this understanding, it's not easy to continue with every day living, wasting the time we've been allowed, and selfishly keeping the Good News of the Gospel to ourselves.

I got my first taste of missions in 8th grade, when my mother and I went to Bryasnk, Russia with our church. Every year after, until I graduated high school, the highlight of my year was the week we would spend serving with our Russian brothers and sisters. They taught me more about living the Word, then I could have ever understood on my own. Humility is something that is so rare here in the states, and when you see pure passion and love for Christ, uninhibited by pride, you can't help but be changed.

But, as it seems to work out, returning to the over abundance of indulgent activities had it's toll on my calling and my obedience to it. And so I made God wait, setting Him on the back burner as I had my fun and found my place in this world.

Most of you know the story of how Brandon and I met, and how I knew he was the one since about 10th grade (Holly has evidence on video... who knew I was prophetic? haha!) But even after we were married in 2009, knowing that God had worked this plan out since we first met at Georgia Baptist Music Camp in 5th grade, we still had our own plans in mind and put His aside. Why? All of our lives we hear, "the safest place to be is in the center of God's will", and while that is so true, safe doesn't always mean sitting on our couches in a beautiful home filled with luxuries. God's will for our lives is not to spend our time, money, and talents on ourselves and sitting on our hands. God's purpose for us is to share the love of the Creator of the Universe, who sent His one and only Son to die in our place on the altar of Redemption, and who made a way for us to be with Him, again, as it was in the beginning. A time before sickness, before sin.

We are not making Him wait any longer. In January of this year, Brandon and I answered the call that has been placed on our lives from the beginning. A call that is spoken very clearly to each person who professes to be a Christian- to obey, to love, to preach the Gospel of Christ. Our obedience is taking us first to Haiti, to serve on the field with our church, and then to Zambia, Africa for 3 months, to learn how to proclaim the Glory of God to the best of our abilities. We know that God has a plan for our lives. We know that plan involves sharing the love of Christ with as many people as possible. We realize the changes that will take place, hoping they begin in our hearts and then bleed out to the outermost facet of our lives. We know the danger involved, and we understand the hardship that may come our way. But if we truly believe God's Word, than things of this earth should never hold us back. The worst thing that can happen is to die...and for a Christian, isn't that the prize? To see Him, face to face, and have Him say "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

We have so much to learn, and so much to prepare for. We don't have any answers beyond what God has given us so far, but we whole-heartedly trust in his provision, and in his love. And we know, the best and safest place to be is in the center of His Will; His holy, pleasing and perfect Will.

Pray with us, learn with us, and be inspired by God's overwhelming Grace with us.

We love you and thank you all for your support as we embark on the journey of the rest of our lives.


Brandon and Sally Lewis


For more information on our training this year, and ways you can support, email us at brandonandsallymissions@gmail.com .