Thursday was an odd day filled with an array of emotions for me. Many people ask what a day is like living in Africa, well, I felt like yesterday was a day when my heart was full of love, despair, and happiness for the people of Zambia.
Excitement preceeded the anticipation of friends arriving for lunch as they traveled home.
Thankfulness filled the air when electricity was present all day and I was able to wash clothes.
Despair was how I felt when I found out that our gardener, Tembo's baby boy, Samuel, was receiving 20 injections of antibiotics for his illness.
Trust and hope were my thoughts when I remembered that God was in control of little Samuel's life and that we have to trust Him in ALL things!
Child-like joy made my heart happy when I had the opportunity to walk to church in the rain.
A carefree spirit was present as I walked down the road under an umbrella and still got completely soaked as I walked into town.
Happiness came near when I met a friend on the road and had a great conversation.
Sadness filled my heart when I found out that someone I trusted is involved in ungodly activity.
Tiredness set in when I sat down to play with my kids.
A sinking stomach was what I felt when I received a knock on the door that my neighbor had died.
Urgency was how I felt as I walked the road flooded with rushing water and slippery mud as I made my way to the funeral at my neighbor's house.
Questions were all that ran through my mind as I sat in her home...did she know Jesus? How did she die? Was she sick? Was there a cure?
As I sat still and quietly paying my respects to her family, the day flooded my mind...
I intensely stared at the feet and chitenges (fabric used as skirts) of the women that were gathered there with me. I wanted to stand up and tell them all that Jesus loved them and that there was hope in HIM. But when I awoke from my daydream, I looked around and began to pray.
Love is what summed up my day. The love of my Heavenly Father and the love that He has given us to share with those around us.
3 comments:
That was so well written I could picture what you were telling me. You are a light! Keep up the great work. God is using you and your family, and it makes me smile!!
Joy,
Wow, what a day! Those kind of days are tough but I know that God uses those days in our lives to teach us more about Him. We had a sad day too yesterday.
Suzie
So, last February was hard too. I am praying that March is full to overflowing of the hope of Christ, the comfort of God's hand in yours and the feeling of the Lord upholding all of your household in His strong arms!
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