one step at a time.

I recently went to the Christian fellowship group at my school with some friends from my class. What we thought was going to be a bible study was more of a campaign for www.makepovertyhistory.com. We had a discussion on why poverty existed and what we can do to help. It was an interesting discussion. I began to look at my life and how blessed I am. I am able to go to college so I can get an education and have a good life when there are others who will never get the chance. I began to feel a little guilty because I feel like I don't do anything to help others. I wanted to do something, anything. I decided to sponsor a young girl from Haiti. Her name is Claudinette Saint Germain and she's 5.
Isn't she beautiful?? We're actually able to write letters back and forth to let each other know about what's going on in our lives. I'm extremely excited for what's to come. So yipee...haha.










And whoever welcomes a little child in my name welcomes me. Matt 18:5
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Ladder 49

The other night I watched the movie Ladder 49. I never realized how dangerous being a fire-fighter is. Fire-fighters risk their lives to save the life of another they don't even know. In the movie Jack, the main character, ends up dying in the fire after saving a man. I got to thinking how that man who was saved would feel. Imagine a man you don't even know died while saving your life. I know I'd be gratful then I'd start to feel guilty. That man gave his life for me so I could do what? Nothing with my life? I think I'd want to make a difference somehow so that man didn't waste his life on me.
Ok so then I really got to thinking, a man did die for me. He died for me so I could live forever. And yes, I'm grateful and the more I think about it I start to feel guilty. Jesus died for me and what have I dont with my life? Sure I've lead a few bible studies, sang on the worship team, been on leadership teams, ect. But have I really made a difference? I don't want to do these things out of routine anymore. I think it's time I dedicate my life to helping others in any way I can and actually make a difference in this world while I'm here.