During my spare time I am trying to squeeze in some recreational reading. Last night I was reading I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World.
In chapter 2, Malala describes an encounter with impoverished children who, instead of attending school, sort trash to help support their families. After this encounter she asks God "Did you know there are children who are forced to work in the rubbish heap?" She then realizes that of course He knew; it was His plan for her to see the children so she could see that in order to change the world, she would have to do something. She prays for "the strength and courage to make the world a better place." I believe we all can learn from Malala's epiphany.
On this trip I am keeping open eyes and an open heart to what God wants me to see. While walking to the bus station this morning, a billboard caught my eye. It read: "Jesucristo es el senõr universal; centro de ayuda universal." Though the billboard is an advertisement for a religious help center, Jesus Christ is indeed the Lord of all and the help we all need.
I believe that God showed me the sign to tell me that He is with us wherever we go, and He will continue to lead my heart where I need to be and where I can offer service to others through Him.
Being at the Universidad Veracruzana yesterday evening and interacting with the students, practicing language skills, my heart was full. There is no doubt that God made me a teacher. I am so glad that God placed a passion for traveling, learning, and teaching in my heart, and so blessed that He placed this opportunity in my path.
"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift if prophesying, then prophesy in accordance to your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach." - Romans 12:6-7
I will never be as brave as Malala, nor make as big of an impact as she, but I still pray for the strength and courage to make the world a better place.
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