I've been in Johannesburg for the last few days and transitioning back to the Western world. I have had a few moments to try and process the last 4 weeks but there is still a lot to be done. It has been a great time to connect with the Lord in a deeper way and to see the amazing things He is doing in this area of the world. I have a few ideas on how I can continue to be involved here which include doing some for-profit business things to build some local credibility to help teach the Money Matters materials. I'll continue to pray and listen for the best options.
This is the longest I have been away from home. On other trips, I have been ready to get home by the third week and I expected the same thing here. Yesterday I was thinking about going home and I surprised myself. I'm looking forward to seeing my family and friends for sure but I don't feel homesick. I actually think I'd like to stay. Maybe it is being away from all the "1st World White Boy Problems" but I think God is doing something else. All I know: life is going to be different when I get home. The things that brought me comfort when I left aren't going to mean the same thing. But I think that is a GOOD thing. Life had become too comfortable.
It should be interesting to see how this all plays out...
I'm listening to:
The David Crowder Band's Church Music CD. (especially How He Loves)
No comments:
Post a Comment