People

I've been so amazed by people lately.  The way God made us, and how we act and react to one another is so incredible (and can be heartbreaking).  I wanted to share some things I've observed and experienced with people lately...

• How we wake up everyday, and take for granted the fact that our loved ones are breathing.  We go about our day with people God has given us to share a roof with, maybe not thinking about how awesome it is to have them with us.  I don't know if your home is a peaceful one...but even if your relationships are hard, don't take for granted that you have people with you.  People that have potential to be cherished daily (and ministered to--our family is our 1st mission field).
• The body of Christ.  Even though I know that "church" is not a building or a program, and that it's the people, I still find myself in a routine of going to church, not being the church.  But the BODY is so amazing!  I've had "church" on the phone with a brother in Christ, with my small-group Bible study, during LeAnna's visit, and with my Mom and Daddy late at night.  And by whatever means--congregating at our buildings, Facebook, Blog, phone, in-person--they have been quick and SINCERE to respond to cries for prayer.  I even know of dear people I don't fellowship with regularly, but I know they love me and pray for me.  That is overwhelming.
• It's wonderful to know that people aren't limited to just my circle, just my scope.  They are every nation, tribe and tongue.  People--colors, cultures, languages--are beautiful.  And we need each other...we all hurt the same, seek the same, and NEED the same.

We hurt each other too, and our reactions aren't always so gracious.  Our families and Christian brethren can also be the most hurtful of circles.  But that's another amazing thing about the human being that God has created.  We aren't perfect...and we have to learn to love the imperfect by the same grace we want to be loved.
Something I think is soooo neat to think about...
Church isn't about the program.  Missions aren't about tourism.  Homes aren't about material things.  And Blogging isn't about words. :)  It's about people...and I think people are so cool.

P.S. 1 day til we leave for Kenya...:)
Sorry I haven't been able to share about this at all, but there's a tenative scheduled post. <3