So I had to cancel my plans to go to Africa. I didn't have enough time to get things ready at work and to get all of the shots. I'm a little bummed about it, but at the same time, I know that there are many places that need people's help to spread love, and I will find another trip to go on. I just like breaking out of my shell and leaving the place where I'm comfortable.

I sometimes wonder if comfort ever does anyone any good, ultimately. Obviously, being comfortable seems great in the moment, but do we really grow at all when we're comfortable? I'm not sure. I think comfort is something I struggle with because I really want to be comfortable, but I love who I am when I'm not. I love being in new places, with new people, and at the same time, it's one of the things that's most difficult for me. Anyways, I don't know if I'm making much sense here, but I just wanted to throw that out there.


So the two main reasons that I wanted to go to Africa were:

1. To answer the call, "We need 3 more men to help with the Jesus Film showing"
-we know were called to share the gospel, so this was all the calling I needed, I have a desire to help.

2. To break out of the monotony of every day life, to get uncomfortable again, so I can focus on things that really matter. Too often I get comfortable, and lose focus.

There is no reason for me to be upset about not being able to go to Arfica this time. Bummed, yes I was bummed about it for a day or two. I wanted to answer a call, and I wanted to focus on stuff that really matters, loving my neighbors. I can do that in America every day, I can do that in Africa if I get the chance to go again.

- God help me to focus on stuff that really matters, and don't let me get too comfortable...Amen