I wake up every day and thank God for where he has placed me during this season of my life. I am living life with amazing people both American and Ugandan. Making an impact each day, and having an incredible time along the way.
It is funny that Americans complain about so many things. Living in America we really do have SO MUCH. Many of the people that I have encountered while being in Africa ask me "do you do this in America?" Things like making bricks, riding boda boda's (motorcycles), or cooking over a small fire. Many times my answer is "no" we do things differently. They will usually just smile and laugh a little. I can not think of a time where I heard an African person complain about their state of living, they just do what they have to do and are happy.
This has made me think; how many times have I complained since I've been here? Maybe it's not even something that is a big deal, something like my hair is dirty, my computer is dead, there's no more toilet paper, this ketchup tastes weird, I don't like the worship here and on and on and on….. just STOP IT.
I'm in Africa, this is the place I worked so hard to get to, this is the place I day dreamed about while at work in America. This is where I want to be.
Humans find things to complain about no matter what- how annoying. It is like we are in a perpetual cycle of discontent.
We could have our every physical need met and still find fault in our situation.
Why not focus on the good?
I'm not saying to never have a negative thought or to never dislike something because I don't think that is possible. But there is so much good that is surrounding me that it is a shame to always be thinking about the minor things I don't like.
The ministry my team and I did this month consisted of going door to door to tell people about Jesus and pray for them. Going to hospitals to sing and pray for the sick, helping mothers in their birthing process, packaging pills for people with HIV, preaching in church, in open markets, and crusades, playing volleyball and playing with children.
The above pictures are of the open market that we preached at, an adorable baby, and Pastor Solomon and I at the African wedding we attended (he's pretty cool).
I have been blessed each day we have done ministry I can see the joy on the people's faces after we spend time talking with them and praying for them. God is doing awesome things through my team and I. I am so excited to see what is in store for me over the last three months of the Race.
Life is good, there is no reason to be complaining…. so just stop it.
