We made it to Uganda. Can you believe it??? We’ve been gone for half a year already. Anyways, time for some thoughts. Maybe a thought. Don’t get your hopes too high now. There will be more thoughts later.
I’ve been reminded again how important a good community is. Being able to share feelings has helped others. Makes you feel better to get everything off your chest so it doesn’t build up into something that it shouldn’t be. Personally, I’ve learned what its like to live in community with people that are different from me. But I still have to ask myself… Am I living in community with these people? Or am I holding back?
God built community for a reason. I may not understand now or I may not understand for a long time. Relying on others is something that I don’t like doing. But God says otherwise. As you carry your own burdens, share with others so they can carry it with you. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Mourn with those who mourn. The Bible has COMMUNITY written all over. Why can’t I get my mind around that concept then? Why is it so hard to just be myself and letting people see how I feel? Or to start hear how I’m feeling?
Being a person that 1) is very introverted and 2) struggles with community has a lot to learn. I’m thankful for you who push me further. World Race isn’t easy. It was never meant to be easy. But that is where you grow. Growth comes in the times that are uncomfortable. Change beings in the HEART. One day, I want to be able to lead someone, a family. If I’m not willing to make effort to change then I won’t have that chance.
It’s time for change to start happening again. Pray for that change to begin to take place. My body is physically, mentally, emotionally tired. Pray for a renewal of strength to press into community.
