I am learning more and more how much we are prone to do things in our own strength. Yes, even very good things, noble things, things that maybe no one else is willing to do. I am also learning that we can to things in the strength that God provides. Yes, good things, noble things, things that maybe no one else is willing to do.
I am learning more and more what it looks like to live by my own convictions and living by another persons' convictions. The second doesn't work very well either. Neither does trying to get someone else to live by my convictions.
Coming to Mexico has taught me a lot about my self. Good and bad. Strengths and weaknesses. I've learned to let go of quite a bit of frustration when things don't go as planned. Every situation is becoming a divine appointment, opportunity, or learning experience. I used to say "God's delays are not always His denials." Now, I would be more prone to say, "God's delays might be to slow me down so that I don't miss different opportunities He has for me on the way to the next thing." For instance, many times, due to things beyond my control, I might be running late to "the next thing" and on the way to "the next thing" someone from the orphanage is walking home because they don't own a car. In the states I would have thought to myself, "I'm already late. I'll have to help them next time." Here in Mexico, I think, "I'm already late, might as well give them a ride."
God is definitely leading me and guiding me on this faith journey in Mexico. I already knew that I was shaped to serve, but now I'm learning how I'm shaped to serve. I've always loved to be an encourager. It seems that here in Mexico, there is such a need for an encouragement. It is amazing how far a smile, a hug or an encouraging word goes here. I'm learning not to underestimate the power of encouragement.
I already wonder how it will be if and when I return to live in the states. I picture it being a very difficult transition. Here in Mexico, it seems that people drop everything to help someone or just to talk to someone. In the states it feels like you have to make an appointment to talk with a friend.
Yes, I'm learning a lot about myself. I'm learning what motivates me and what doesn't. I'm learning how much of what I think is because of my American mind set and how much is because of my Spiritual mind set. What does God think vs. what will people think. What matters more to me, what God thinks or what people think?
All in all, I still have to say that I have not regretted any part of my decision to come here to Door of Faith. I can't think of one time that I thought I had made a mistake. It feels so right being here and yet strange to think that I am actually here, serving in an orphanage. It's the life I want to live. By God's grace, I want to live a life with no regrets.
I am learning more and more what it looks like to live by my own convictions and living by another persons' convictions. The second doesn't work very well either. Neither does trying to get someone else to live by my convictions.
Coming to Mexico has taught me a lot about my self. Good and bad. Strengths and weaknesses. I've learned to let go of quite a bit of frustration when things don't go as planned. Every situation is becoming a divine appointment, opportunity, or learning experience. I used to say "God's delays are not always His denials." Now, I would be more prone to say, "God's delays might be to slow me down so that I don't miss different opportunities He has for me on the way to the next thing." For instance, many times, due to things beyond my control, I might be running late to "the next thing" and on the way to "the next thing" someone from the orphanage is walking home because they don't own a car. In the states I would have thought to myself, "I'm already late. I'll have to help them next time." Here in Mexico, I think, "I'm already late, might as well give them a ride."
God is definitely leading me and guiding me on this faith journey in Mexico. I already knew that I was shaped to serve, but now I'm learning how I'm shaped to serve. I've always loved to be an encourager. It seems that here in Mexico, there is such a need for an encouragement. It is amazing how far a smile, a hug or an encouraging word goes here. I'm learning not to underestimate the power of encouragement.
I already wonder how it will be if and when I return to live in the states. I picture it being a very difficult transition. Here in Mexico, it seems that people drop everything to help someone or just to talk to someone. In the states it feels like you have to make an appointment to talk with a friend.
Yes, I'm learning a lot about myself. I'm learning what motivates me and what doesn't. I'm learning how much of what I think is because of my American mind set and how much is because of my Spiritual mind set. What does God think vs. what will people think. What matters more to me, what God thinks or what people think?
All in all, I still have to say that I have not regretted any part of my decision to come here to Door of Faith. I can't think of one time that I thought I had made a mistake. It feels so right being here and yet strange to think that I am actually here, serving in an orphanage. It's the life I want to live. By God's grace, I want to live a life with no regrets.
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