Spiritual Formation | 3/11/2026 8:26:00 AM
Written by Chloe Iliff
Today has been such a blessing in a way that was so unexpected. This past week has been nothing short of miracle after miracle. God has shown up and revealed Himself in mighty ways.
Reflecting over the past few days Klotzy challenged me with a thought in the van on the way to our first stop at BeSport. He stated something like "Isn't it crazy that we so clearly see God in everything? Every detail, every thought. Not because it's El Salvador, but because He is in everything."
This thought really hit. Why is it that we can see God so clearly on mission "trips"? Yet when we go home, earnestly seeking Him maybe doesn't take a stop, but slows down. We are called to live a life on mission. Not to go on mission for a week and come back. But to truly live on mission.
As the day goes on we have the opportunity to hang out with kids and get to know them! Audrey and Abby shared their testimony and it was powerful to see God move through the people around them as they were listening. We then got to play soccer and be with the youth and SII staff. We then went to another field and got to coach and play with more SII teams and players.
Language barriers are difficult, but being able to join one another and build relationships with a ball is so incredible. The best part is that God uses that. He uses sports to connect His people so that we may know Him better. To hear testimonies, Scripture, and to pray with one another. God doesn't need much to make His name known. But our "yes" to reflecting and sharing Christ can help one more find the Creator.
As the night winds down, Klotzy had prepared time to encourage the SII staff. We all had come around to speak truth, life, encouragement and Scripture over them. This took me back to the idea of life on mission. Humberto, Mirna, and Hilda serve the Lord day in and day out. They love because He first loved us. One major message that was shared was that it was obvious that these three often come sit at Jesus' feet. They live out faith, service, devotion and passion towards the Kingdom daily.
Klotzy then lead us into a time of worship and we had the opportunity to wash Humberto, Mirna and Hilda's feet and pray over them.
WOW.
This was a moment that I could not get enough of. When Jesus set the example and washed His disciples feet, He served them in love and blessed them. Witnessing and being apart of this was and is so powerful. The fact that our creator, Father and Lord wants to wash our dirty and sinful feet because of His love for us is incomprehensible and His desire is never changing.
Honoring SII staff and encouraging them to continue to be the feet and hands of Jesus was incredible.
"And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!""
Romans 10:15 NIV.
To live a life on mission is hard, takes time, perseverance, sacrifice and devotion. But it is so worth it. Serving the Lord and seeking Him in every small detail will never disappoint. His promises His presence everywhere we go. He offers a life of abundance, love and growth!
The Lord doesn't promise easy, but He promises worth it!
