Where did you see God today?

Rick and I were first time travelers to Tanzania in March 2011. The group planned to stay for three weeks, which at first seemed like a long time to be gone from home. However, the time went fast and it was a very interesting, awesome, humbling, learning experience.

During our evening devotions, we pondered the question: "Where did you see God today?" It was soon very evident that God was everywhere.

• We saw Him in the clouds viewed from the airplane and the wonderful welcome that awaited us when we landed in Kilimanjaro airport.
• We saw God in the faces of the students at the schools we visited. 118 of these were Southwood-sponsored students. They were thankful for their education, for having a safe place to live and for someone who cared about them.
• We saw God in the faces of the caretakers at the three orphanages, who lived with the children they cared for.
• We saw God in the faces of the people who attended the three churches we visited as we shared their worship and communion. God was evident in the rhythm of the songs they sang and in the joyous moves to the music that they made.
• We saw God in the people who transported us, who fed us, who advised us, who guided and hosted us as we learned about their country and shared in their customs and daily lives.
• We felt God in the companionship of our fellow travelers as we shared meals, discussions, laughs, bumps and rough roads.
• And finally? We saw God as we arrived safe at home and saw the faces of our loved ones who waited for us.

SO, YOU SEE, GOD IS EVERYWHERE!! And for this we are thankful!

Kathy McLaughlin

Comments

[DeEtte Turgeon]

I think I see God in this loving, smiling face:) Kathy & Rick, thanks again for the beautiful African cross.
DeEtte