I cannot seem to process the right words to explain all that Haiti has been to me, already. Hopefully soon, I will be able to write more of what is all else happening on this trip..but as of now, there is only one explanation and sum of it all that I can make clear of-- and that is simply, Jesus. I see where He has built on top of so many things in my life in preparation and intent for what He's revealing to my heart here. I see His grace daily, and my selfishness disappear within it. I see His love bigger, and His plan nothing like my own. I see His timing beyond perfect, and His creativity to be infinite. I see His promises stand unmoving, and His heart beat in creation.
The Lord has revealed to me the power of perspective. Every circumstance, hardship, joy, place, etc, can either be a gift, or an opportunity. If this is how we decide to see things, life becomes nothing less than a win; both views cultivate an attitude of contentment and gratitude. As I begin to practice this in my own life, I see a pattern of humility, sovereignty, and Love. In return, it changes everything- that including my mission as He calls me.
My perspective should not be that of how to fix or better the world and it's people around me, but to acknowledge I too am broken, and in need of restoration; reality then becomes a prayer for not "them" but a prayer for "us." My areas of mending may be different than his, hers, or yours, however, it does not change the compared amount of which I need Christ- it is all equally abundant. As Christians, is it not our ambition to see all made right in relationship with God, to be restored to His likeness where we recognize our worth and purpose in His glorious plan? Christ is not just walking along side me, and in return I am walking along side another- no, He is walking along side the both of us, withholding all the necessities for the joy-filled life. Perspective changes everything.
Lord, teach me Thy way. The rest can wait.
