Fellow blog readers, this week I'd like to share with you a poem I wrote about my experience in Guatemala. Over the next few weeks I'll be reflecting on living a life of simple abundance.
Make the choice, commit to the choice and continue with courage.
Hugs and friendship,
Tara
Dawn breaks, the rooster crows and we greet God’s promise of a new day.
A quick breakfast and a moment of prayer and team CCV is on the way.
Families waiting, anticipating, a dream of hope that is here to stay.
Tools unloaded, instructions given and we become God’s hands and feet.
Foundation is poured, walls complete. We take a rest to beat the heat.
Friendships growing, teamwork showing, faces glowing.
Joy-filled faces watch from quiet places as the house begins to unfold.
Side by side we work together on tasks most grueling and tedious.
Yet we keep on working knowing that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
The corn cane hut with the tin roof no longer stands.
In its place is a solid home that God built using our feet and hands.
Though we are worlds apart our needs are still the same- food, shelter, family, love and a God that knows our names.
Friends of San Raimundo who are in our hearts no matter where we go; you have blessed us far more than you’ll ever know.
This life of simple abundance anyone can achieve. By seeing that God’s love, mercy, forgiveness and grace is available to all who believe.
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