Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving Day having been approaching and now past I've been reflecting on what I am thankful for. I went on famine relief over a week ago and even though it's been quite a few days I'm still processing my trip. Each time I go out to the Ukambani area I am humbled and challenged at the same time. I am rich compared to the people there and yet to hear their voices magnified to our Holy Creator brings tears to the eyes. I don't know why God has chosen to hold back the rains for this time. I do know however that God has a purpose in all that He does. He stretches us and grows us in the hard times. My problems seem so small when placed next to problems like having to walk 10K for water or not knowing where the next meal will come from. Those are things I take for granted. My trials seems so miniscule when mirrored with those suffering of hunger and health issues associated with poor water, lack of proper diet, and unsanitary living conditions. I am thankful though that rich and poor alike can have security in knowing that their sins can be forgiven and that God will never leave them nor forsake them. Praise God because He is good and we don't deserve His goodness!!