More thoughts on the PhilippinesMay 4, 2012
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Philippine Islands
| We've been back from the Philippines four days now. We slept thru the entire night for the first time since our return. When travelers talk about jet lag they are not kidding. We've been exhausted, grumpy, short-sighted and ungrateful. It was a good reminder of how important good rest is and how we can choose to either give into our flesh (which we did) or depend on God for our sustenance. I don't know the secret of successfully traveling long distances, but I refuse to allow the last 4 days to cloud our amazing experience in the Philippines. I must admit I have never thought of the U.S. as a great country. I've taken our access to things, technology and ability to "be anything you want when you grow up" for granted. The Filipinos would love to live in our country. We are the land of plenty. Most of the people we met have only experienced the U.S. through television and movies (which we know are not real). I left the Philippines wanting to be more like them. 1. They are hard working (no welfare, disability or unemployment. We were in farm country and there were no tractors, combines, rototillers or silos.) 2. They live more outdoors (it's cooler outside because most do not have even a window air conditioner) 3. They love their neighbors ( everyone shares out or necessity.) 4. They are healthy eaters (no canned or frozen food. Everything is fresh either grown in their or their neighbors yard or caught that morning (fish) and grilled over an open fire) 5. True religious freedom (Sharing the gospel in any venue - private business, government or schools) Their way of life is definitely harder. It is also simpler. I'm into simplicity. My prayer is by the end of this journey I will have a new appreciation for our country and all that it has to offer. I also pray that the people we meet will be forever changed because of God's mercy and love for them. |
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