My heart is heavy for Haiti right now. I'm not that up to date on world news so just heard about this tragedy yesterday but my mind is staggering at the thought of so many people dead or injured. I have sponsored a little girl there for the past 5 years, her name is Esther Celestin. She just turned 8 years old last October. I have no idea where in the country she lives, but I have been praying for her and her family since I first heard about the earthquake. I pray that they survived the earthquake and aren't in any danger now.
When something like this happens, I can't help but feel almost ashamed of all the blessings I have in my life. Americans complain about tough times and financial troubles because we worry that we might not be able to retire comfortably at 65 like we had originally planned. Or because we are having trouble keeping up with the car payments on our brand new car. Or, like me, because law school is putting us back into debt that we had worked so hard to pay off. These are nothing compared to the worry that your and your family might not survive the night. Nothing compared to losing every single thing you own. Nothing compared to not having enough food or clean water.
My family has food on our plates, a safe roof over our heads, an abundance of clean water, health insurance, and more clothes/toys/stuff than we could ever want. How could we ever claim that we can't afford to give to those who truly have nothing when we have so much? Many Americans really are going through some tough times right now, but we are still far better off than 95% of the rest of the world. I really need to learn to hold my tongue when complaining or wishing for new "things" because I have it SO GOOD. God has blessed me beyond measure and my complaining not only dishonors him but also is insulting to those people who really have lost everything and don't have enough to survive on. It causes me to think only about myself and my unmet desires and not enough about others actual needs. I pray that God will give me a more compassionate heart. One that thinks of myself less and of others more.
If you are able to give to those in need right now, please do. And above all, pray for them.
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2 comments:
This is so sad and unfortunately, so true. Americans are blessed and don't realize it. Our financial "situation" is what some countries can only hope for. The things we have and modern conveniences--we can't take with us. I can't help but also feel a bit ashamed. I feel so blessed to be where I am and I need to also be better at being extremely thankful for the blessings in my life.
I continue to be saddened about the tragedy unfolding in Haiti but encouraged by the generosity of the American people and the aid being offered by countries around the world. There are still people being found alive, which after so many days is a miracle. There is so much that has to be done to help the people there.
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