As an extroverted social butterfly I tend to over-commit myself to things. While being on the race I had not taken much time for God or myself. With any free time I had, I played volleyball, hung out with everyone, went on adventures, explored, etc. I started to get overwhelmed and I started to miss the comforts of home. Whether I was living at school or back at home, I always depended on my time at night to watch movies. That was just a time where I could turn my brain off for a while and relax, but ever since I have been on this trip, I have barely had time to watch one movie.
The last few days I had felt called to take more time to just rest. On Saturday, my Jesus Calling devotional even talked about resting and quietness. Although I was realizing that I needed time to rest, I hadn’t done anything about it yet. Sunday, while thinking about starting this blog, a volleyball game started up of course I jumped right into it. Shortly after I started playing, I jumped and landed on a brick, putting all my pressure on the side of my foot. A couple days later we decided to get it checked out and I got a ride in a Tuk-tuk and in an ambulance (which was actually a land-cruiser with a stretcher). After going to a free hospital and getting a sketchy x-ray, I found out that I had a fracture and a sprain. They gave me a cast, I think made of concrete and gauze, but didn’t have any crutches so I have been using a staff that’s taller than me to hop around. A few days after, I was able to get a walker that a grandmother isn't using anymore. 🙂
Although it has been very frustrating to not really be able to do anything, I have been forced to rest. I have the choice to be negative about the whole situation and be miserable, OR I can see the lesson being learned and make the best from this situation. I have realized that ministry can still be done from sitting in a chair all day. Yesterday I was able to do some pedicures and manicures for a woman and her daughter. That would not have happened if I hadn’t been sitting in these chairs all day. Through all this, I have also learned to let people help me. I didn’t realize how much I didn’t like asking for help until I really needed it. I have been so blessed and spoiled by the love and help from my squad. So even though this is a tough situation I have been learning so much and have finally learned how to rest.
JESUS CALLING QUOTE: “Thank Me for the conditions that are requiring you to be still. Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again. Some of the greatest works in My kingdom have been done from sick beds and prison cells. Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for my way in the midst of these very circumstances.”
