It’s funny how when we begin doing things in our life that make sense, that God has truly led us to do, we forget about the other aspects of our lives that tend to consume our interests and thoughts. Last night, after debriefing our day, somebody pointed out that we hadn’t watched TV… if I’m being completely honest, I have NEVER gone one week without TV in my entire life… or at least not since I was in control of my regular TV consumption. To make the comment even more impacting… I hadn’t even realized that TV had not been a part of my daily schedule the last three days. Shocker!!

God has really begun to put things into perspective for me here in Haiti. We wake up, get dressed, have quiet times, do devotionals, share community, eat breakfast, and are so totally focused on what we’re here to do in Haiti that all of the “extras” we have in the states don’t even come to mind. I mean… I didn’t even pack make-up or jewelry! BIG step! For me, personally, this is such a blessing. I have a DVR and record, on average, 10 hours of shows a week. The question… when do I ever have time to watch all of it? Well… I tell you I do, because at the end of every week it’s empty again waiting for the next week. It’s a little disturbing when I really begin thinking about it… and most important… what could I have been doing with my time other than watching my recorded shows? What does God want me to do with that time? I assure you there is a lot I could be doing that would glorify God much more than watching TV.

It’s a convicting realization, but just one more lesson God has taught me on this trip. I have found more peace, happiness, joy, sadness, and love in the last 5 days from the PEOPLE God has placed in my life than any TV show could ever give me. I think Comcast may be getting a phone call from me when we return ;)

Steph