SO BLESSED.

The old and worn roof over my head, tastful and satisfying food in my belly, loving family and friends to depend on, a compassionate church I can worship in freely, clothes on my back, an education and school I can learn in, a copy of the precious words of God, a warm bed with pillows and blankets surrounding me at night, a safe and supportive environment I can grow up in, TV's and computers, the sweet sound of laughter-- a few things I'm thankful for. Now picture this... No place to call home, a hurting stomach begging for food and something to drink, an abandoned heart longing to be loved, persecuted for even claiming to be a Christian, no clothing but maybe scraps of old cloth, education isn't even considered because finding a way to survive is the priority, the hope of having a Bible is overweighted by the chains of persecution, a cold and dirty ground for a bed, sounds of gun shots as another person dies, the only form of entertainment is the rocks and twigs beneath you, an aching heart cries out for help in sobs of pain. It's true, it's real. We are spoiled rotten and have no perspective on what life is really like for many people. We have it made while people die daily from starvation, untreated diseases, and suicide because they feel worthless and with no hope. We see the commercials, ads, and pictures all the time; when will we really get it? WE ARE BEYOND BLESSED! My heart breaks to know what life is like for so many people. I'm sick and tired of sitting around and playing games; I'm done telling myself they will be okay. So, that is why I'm freely allowing Christ to sear a hole through my selfishness and send me to help these people in His perfect will and timing. I pray that we all would realize just how blessed we are. The next time you start to complain or when you become unsatisfied, remember how much God has already given us. Thank you God for opening my eyes and heart to what this world is really like. I pray one day I will get to experience it and make a difference.