Greetings from a Balti! What a beautiful day it was. After a good night's rest we were ready to start a new day. As I end the day these thoughts come to mind. I think it has more meaning then sharing all the 'things' we did today.
How can we share God's love with people? By loving - that seems simple. How can we begin to understand what they are truly going through? By seeing and listening - by really seeing and listening - being proximate. That gets harder - getting dirty and being uncomfortable. How do we grow and connect with people? Opening up - becoming vulnerable. Our struggles are not so very different. What is the key act that pulls all together? Love. Jesus commanded us ... to Love God and Love People.
I witnessed this all today - Love in action really.
Listening to people as they came into the clinic to be seen. Really listening even if it was not a problem we could fix. Holding a hand. Giving a hug. Praying for individual needs and witnessing the tears that come with it. Those memories will leave a lasting impression. That is love.
Being welcomed to visit people's homes. Providing a food bag. Seeing how they live, listening briefly to their stories, praying for them - for hope, love, provision. That is love.
Sharing at Women's Night. Inviting the local women to come share time with us. A time for some of us to share our personnel story. Our sharing not only helped others but also helped us. Who wants to be made vulnerable? But sharing allows for healing, encouragement, and for others to say 'me too'. The women really encouraged the members of our team. That is love.
Love to all of you who have provided for us, prayed for us and supported and loved us.
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