As we have been on this trip, there have been some things that have enlightened me. I am going to try to share one thought per post as I come back to the hotel to upload videos.
Here is thought #1
On the trip, someone shared this information and I thought it was quite powerful...
In America, we measure our worth by how much money we have in the bank (our assets). In Africa, your worth or joy is determined by how little you need to survive.
People in Uganda are very joyful hospitable people. They do not have much, but what they have they cherish. Us Americans (yes, I am putting us all together, sorry to offend anyone) we have so much but yet struggle to find joy in our lives. Yes we are happy when we get that new Playstation, TV, or House, but does that make us joyful? What makes us eternally joyful - being saved by Jesus Christ and knowing we are going to an eternal heaven. But what makes us joyful while we are living?
I don't know, like the title says, Food for Thought. It was a interesting thought provocking comment that someone made.
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Amen Nick! There's so much truth on this. We tend to forget about these things and we start living our lives as if we will stay here forever. We're just visitors with a purpose in this world.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
Juan R. Reyes-