11,000 grains of rice in 11 months… that is probably an accurate statement of how much rice I am having to eat.
Coming on the World Race I knew food would be something I would struggle with because of how picky I am. I knew I would be forced to eat foods I do not like unless I was willing to starve. I knew all of these things to be true, but I truly didn’t realize how challenging it would actually be, and the toll it would take on me.
Rice is one food I have disliked basically my entire life. Since being on the race I am pretty sure that has been my meal every single day. The first month of the race I thought okay it won’t be like this much longer, but the further into the race I go the more common it has become. I have really had to re-evaluate some things because my heart was becoming very bitter.
I never thought something like not liking food I am forced to eat would cause me so much bitterness, and I most certainly wasn’t expecting God to teach me a lesson through it. Everyday that I eat rice I am reminded that I am eating a food some kids would literally do anything for. I am eating rice every single day because it is cheap, and that is all these people can afford. How selfish, and awful is my heart for being angry with eating food. Food that people sacrifice for us. They may have to go with little or none just to provide me a bowl so that I will not go hungry, and all I have done is complain about it.
God has really opened my eyes to truth. I am blessed that I have been able to enjoy a variety of food. That I actually have the option and freedom to choose what I eat because the people here don’t even have another option.
Although it’s still not my favorite I eat every bowl of rice that is put in front of me. I eat it, and am beyond thankful to have food in front of me. I eat it knowing and appreciating the sacrifices that are being made just so I can eat it.
I know this blog may seem small, but boy it’s been a huge lesson learned on my end. God is good! Be thankful for everything we have. Be thankful for all of the options, and variety of things because a lot of the people I am working with have little, or nothing!
Keep praying for me, and please continue to spreading the word so that I can continue this journey God has placed me on. I’m $1,910 away from being fully funded!!!
Peace and Blessings!
