As I opened Facebook this morning I was welcomed with the following update from Re-Member, the agency the Ecumenical Youth Group worked with this summer on our mission trip.
“Currently 16 degrees here in Pine Ridge. Take a moment to think of the families who have a warmer floor this morning thanks to your skirting efforts this summer.”
Looking back on my time at Pine Ridge and my experiences with bed bugs, heat and long car rides with three teenagers I am quickly reminded that the trip was not about me. The mission trip was about doing what God called me to do and that was helping the people of Pine Ridge. I think of Minerva and her family having a warmer home because of how God used me to be part of skirting her trailer and I am blessed.
As we begin the journey towards the end of 2011 and we review our accomplishments over the past year I share the following prayer that was also discovered on Facebook. Short, to the point and my point of view very powerful. Take a moment to do what the prayer suggests.
Sit in the quietness of the moment
Look back with gratitude
Look forward with hope
Give thanks in all circumstances
Blessings and Peace,
David
