A Friend

Today was a pretty sweet day. I feel pretty darn blessed. I think one of the best parts of my day was the fact that I got to talk to a new friend. She is a friend of Joe's and I met her sort of through him. We have the same Physiology Lab professor, only at different times so she always calls me on Mondays to give me a heads up on the quiz. Anyways, I saw her when I was studying before class and we started to talk about our spring breaks. She went to Seattle and Vancouver on a mission trip with Campus Ministry. She was telling me how when they went to Canada, there were a lot of people shooting up drugs right on the street. The rich people don't seem to care about how there are so many drugs on the streets. They need a lot of help there from the sounds of it. She also told me how in Washington they don't like new churches and it is one of the least religious states in the country. They weren't allowed to go outside by themselves (even a small group of 12ish). To me that is ridiculous. I can't believe how some people are so closed-minded and not willing for new things. Her trip sounded like it was an amazing learning experience. The best thing about talking to her was the fact that she was so open and willing to talk. We talked about how we are put in situations by God in order to learn new and challenging things. I told her about when I went to Mexico on spring break, and how it was extremely uncomfortable. I wanted to leave immediately! However, I stuck through the "culture shock" and later that night realized why God wanted me there. If I wanted to be prepared to do mission work when I get older, I am going to have to get used to experiencing new things while trying to be comfortable in an uncomfortable surrounding. We talked a little bit about how God puts us in these situations for a reason :) God is pretty amazing like that, and also pretty sneaky.

"I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:9-10