The way I see it is just because someone looks "unclean" or "less wealthy" doesn't mean they automatically need our help over someone who looks like they have everything together. Sometimes the people who seem to be put together are the people we should be focusing on too. Yes, everyone can use help, every one needs to be shown kindness, but I think it's unfair to automatically assume that people in an "urban" area are the only ones who need help. I know that you can make a difference to people in suburban areas or any areas. I've been thinking about this a lot. Sometimes I've been treated as a some big hero because I'm doing this big mission trip for a year. Yes, it is awesome, but just because I have a title over my name doesn't mean I'm better than anyone else. You are living for Jesus too and you don't have to go to another place to show that! You too can get outside and love on your neighbors and show them God! Love God and love people? You can do that anywhere! Just because I happen to live in a broken neighborhood doesn't mean I'm more high and mighty than others. You can be doing the exact same thing as I am, just in your neighborhood! And yes, it is easier when you are 100% devoted and don't have distractions of school or friends or family and your whole purpose is to love The Lord and love your neighbors. If you follow Jesus and love Him, you can spread His love to people and help people in need no matter where you are!
People tell me they don't want me to worry about things back home because they don't want me to have any distractions and want me to focus everything I have on being here and loving God and people and yes I understand that. Some may say I could be spending more time with my housemates, neighbors, or Jesus instead of being on the Internet. I believe everyone can spend less time on the Internet and more time doing other important things, such as focusing all your time on loving God and loving people. Sometimes I feel like I get punished for being on Facebook or wanting to have a conversation with someone back home, but I know they are doing it out of love. And yes, I understand that they want me to get the most out of this experience because it probably won't come around again. I also believe that anyone could make the decision to get off the Internet and get outside and spread God's unconditional love! You don't have to be on a mission trip to impact people. You don't have to be a leader to impact people. You don't have to leave your city to impact people. You can impact anyone right where you are.
Now that it's summer time, I want to encourage you to get out there show some people Jesus!(:
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