Passion

My heart is excited for Africa. I know I'm small, I'm one person, one tiny person that has only a slight and probably very skewed view of a country that is in need of assistance. I have learned so much recently about my thoughts toward Africa, and how there is no way anybody in this world can help that continent, because we want to "fix them". That's wrong. Hearing stories from those that have gone over there, they meet amazing people there - people that are passionate about changing Africa for the better. It is not our job to go there and impose what we think needs to be done, what we think is right, it's our duty to give assistance in what they need.

Even though I am small, just one person, with one small skill, I know I'm still able to help. This past year has taught me that really, my life is not about me. It's about serving a God that so lovingly made me and forgave me. It's about loving others, and giving of myself and my talents to benefit others. Check out this song, it speaks to me.

Set the World on Fire - Britt Nicole
I wanna set the world on fire
Until it's burning bright for You
It's everything that I desire
Can I be the one You use?

I am small, butYou are big enough
I am weak, but You are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
There's nothing I can not do
Nothing I cannot do

I wanna feed the hungry children
And reach across the farthest land
And tell the broken there is healing
And mercy in the Father's hands

My hands my feet
My everything
My life, my love
Lord, use me