A little flash-back...

I have been doing my essay on Jude 20-23 since yesterday. I fervently hope and pray that it will be completed today, because I have two more essays of similar length and nature to spin-out by the 15th of Dec...and I have got an extremely packed weekend ahead.

I know it's kinda late - think it's my phlegmatic side that provides a buffer and makes me a little slower to react to overwhelming emotions/melancholic-ness sometimes - but yes, I am starting to miss Long Lamai.Despite having to be religious (and vigorous) with my Mosiguard application, as well as to adapt to the funky surprises that I am not used to from my city-life... God's glory was everywhere. In the sweet nocturnal serenades of the jungles that remind us that even the darkness is teeming with life.... In the excited squawks of the hens, chicks and roosters as they recognized their special privileges (being the beloved pets of the people) and ran around contentedly even in the looming presence of mangy hunting dogs... In the unpredictable currents of the river that brought its gleaming waters over the many clusters of rocks that lay beneath the surface... In the thousands of stars that twinkled brightly in the cloudless skies at night... In every thunderstorm that threatened to split our zinc roof....

I am not saying that God's glory is not in the city. Nevertheless, it's a little harder to sense God with all the distractions (major and minor) around.

Also, I miss the people. The children who stuck to us like glue and adored our presence inspired me and challenged me to worship God more extravagantly. The people whose poverty did not diminish their dependence on God taught me precious lessons on contentment. How generously they blessed us! How extravagant their gifts! How joyfully they worshiped God.

Ben shared a beautiful piece of insight with me the other night. It is not enough to feel more contented about our so-called 'better' living circumstances here in the city, having seen the humble abodes of the Penans. No, we must not stop here. God has blessed us abundantly so that we can in turn reach out to them and make a difference in their lives.

So... what can I do for Your people, LORD?