Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Thoughts

Not to much has been going on here. There is a team of "very important people" coming in tomorrow so the house is mad chaos. I'm really trying to stay out of the way, and what else is there to do but think. I think I am going to share just a few things I have learned while I have been here. I probably won't even know most of the stuff I have learned until I get back into the states, and into my routine. But none the less, there are still some things.

First, hunger. I don't really think people understand what it means to be hungry. I mentioned it before in another blog. Every time that a meal is prepared for me it makes me think. I have always prayed for my food. All my life. It's routine for me to pray before a meal. The thing is, most of the time that's all it was. A routine. Now that I have seen. Now that I have been. I can sit before a plate and thank the Lord for blessing me with the food. It's no longer just a prayer. It's being grateful for what I have. It's heartfelt.

Second, Thirst. I saw first hand little children that had means of water. They were thirsty and had nothing to drink. It makes me think of the summer time. When it's so hot and I am really sweaty. One on my favorite things in the world is going in an getting a big glass of ice water. I can feel it cooling off all the way down my throat and filling up my belly. I just wonder if these people have ever felt that. After I saw those babies longing for something to drink it makes me pray for them every time I touch water to my lips. I am so blessed to be able to have water when I'm thirsty, and something to eat when I feel empty.

I also pray before I go to sleep. Again, it's routine. Since I have been here I have had to be serious about prayer. Evil is very real here. These people are doing wonderful things and how easy it is for satan to butt in. I pray at night that God would just poor out His love and Grace upon the house. That He would spread his wings and cover all that walls and protect us from darkness. That He would send His VERY best angels to watch over the babies. And give them good rest and sweet dreams. It's not about saying a prayer just to feel better about it. It's about being thankful for the warm weather and the sunshine. It's about pouring everything I know and feel into it. He already knows how I feel. He already knows whats going on in this country and this city. Why beat around the bush and not have a real conversation with Him about it?

Well, my time here is running out. I am soaking in everything I can. I am sad to leave, but really excited to come home and continue to learn. It's fun to think about where my next trip will be. I am really excited to sleep in my own bed. :)

Kylie

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