Bridgeway Christian Church

My reality check,

I was in a low last night, feeling sorry for myself and thinking, poor me, how could this happen? How could my wallet have been stolen? How could someone steal my money? I was so consumed about myself. And then this morning on my way to meet the team I took a Maxi Taxi, while on it a family got on.

It looked like a grandmother, her two grown daughters, a grown son, a little boy about 4 years old and one infant about 6 months old. They all had on tattered clothes on, the little boy had no shoes, the baby had clothes on that looked too small and used. The grandmother looked aged and worn, her face reflected frustration, tiredness and anguish, every wrinkle seemed to have a story. The little boy was covered in dirt and looked bronzed from the sun with dry skin. He seemed excited to be on the Maxi Taxi, from what I could guess it is because they probably walked everywhere. The daughter holding the infant was sweaty and looked tired and worn, her infant on her lap didn't make a sound and hardly moved. The other daughter had long hair that looked untamed past her waist. No of them hardly spoke a word to each other and as they sat down for their short ride it was if they fell into their seats with the weight of the world on their shoulders. I looked at the family and thought, "I can only imagine the life they have seen".

It was then as I reflected on my situation and how selfish I had been. Here I was sulking about my situation when all my needs are provided, I have not gone without. I was mulling over money when here was a family that probably didn't know where their next meal was going to come from, then reality hit me and my little selfish bubble burst. The world seemed big again, with big problems and mine came in to perspective and were so small.

I came here to Romania because I felt a calling, that God called me to be here. I spend my nights praying for grace and light to shine from my being. I pray for eyes to see those hurting and give a helping hand and here I was blinded by my selfishness. I am blessed by so much and I am so thankful for what I have. I am here to serve others and already I was sidetracked by my own selfishness. Praise God that he opened my eyes and allowed me to see again.

Love, Krista

P.S. - Thank you everyone so much for all of those who send encouraging words to lift me up, I am blessed by you!