One insightful day

Today, I came across a TV program about third world countries and the plight of the poor. Also on that show, I saw people not only making a difference but making outstanding services to people they don’t even know -- all because of their love for the Lord.

Suddenly, something dawned on me.

Years ago, I envisioned myself to be in the mission field, to be somewhere, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life; a place without too much commercialism and materialism; to literally feed the hungry, to heal the sick while sharing the good news.

No matter how difficult life may seem to be in those countries, that is where I should be now.

If only I --

I am certain someone will raise their eyebrows and say.

“Are you insane? People want to be in your shoes for goodness sake! Why waste the opportunity?”

Hold that thought.

Personally, I came here for one reason - to be with my family - not to look for gold or a honey.If however, they come together with the family package I would gladly accept them especially if it's from the Lord, who wouldn’t anyway?

Not that I am complaining about my life here either. I am thankful. This is comfort zone not to mention more chances to travel, I can’t wait for spring and summer!

But I also realize that too much comfort can rob me of not having the chance to pay back. Well, that is what I thought.

Yet I don’t have to go far away to fulfill a dream.

This is where God has put me, for now, so I have to bloom where I am planted no matter what season it is.

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Anonymous said…
Thanks so much for sharing with me your deepest thoughts and insights about our life. I consider your insights God's way of telling me how blessed I am also. I realize many things that I have to be thankful for... every second of my life is not wasted because God has put me into it... thanks friend...
4:07 AM, February 15, 2009
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