Well, I've officially been home for 3 days. Transitioning back
into regular life has been both easy and a little strange. Maybe it's because I
seem to have no problem transitioning from one environment to another, or maybe
it's because this is home. But after 2 months of living in Honduras, coming
home gave me a bit of culture shock.
Whenever you're getting ready for a trip overseas, people aways
talk about culture shock. Seeing a different culture and environment can be
overwhelming. It's hard for me to describe, but I think Merriam Webster does a
good job. "A feeling of confusion, doubt, or nervousness caused by
being in a place (such as a foreign country) that is very different from what
you are used to". Different countries and areas have such different
customs and ways than we are used to.
Coming home from a country where I was surrounded by abandonment,
poverty, and frustration made me realize the value of things here. When we get
comfortable, we can take things for granted and not understand just how blessed
we are to live in a country where we can buy anything we could ever want, and
in bulk none the less.
In a world of internet, smartphones, the latest and greatest, and
an attitude of more-more-more, it can be hard to imagine surviving without
these things. But for me, coming home to this environment, it makes me want to
go back. I want to go back to a place where people talk to each other, say
'good morning' instead of pushing past you, where kids play outside, and where
it's not a big deal when the power or internet go out. We are consumed by such
trivial things. We need to be consumed with love and laugher and Jesus instead
of phones and games and ourselves.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where
moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up
for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and
where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your
heart will be also."
Matthew 6:19-21
So let's power down and take a minute to appreciate the blessings
of God, and to be grateful for each and every thing we have in life. Even our
breaths are a gift. Let's not take them for granted, but instead use them for
the glory of God and to do the works He has created us for.
I could go on and on, but I'll leave it here. Praying for my life
to be all God has wanted it to be, and praying for yours to be the same.
Much love + blessings,
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