Rags to Riches

The last few days I have been listening to a series by Craig Groeschel entitled “Perspective”.  I can only think about how timely this is.  There's a place I like to go running.  Along this route, I pass by a shack.  One that looks very familiar to me .  One of many I passed by in Guatemala.  I run this route from time to time to not only remind myself  of the reality for many in developing countries, but to remember that what I have or lack of  for many others does not define who we are.  Our culture has this messed up perspective of what is important.  Sure a job pays the bills, we like our homes comfortable, we like things... but if we flip to Philippians and read about Paul's perspective on life.  : "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."  How many of us can take a honest look at our lives and say the same.  I know it's a huge struggle for myself. To be that completely content and filled with joy that the world will never give. Running

  this afternoon on an empty grumbling stomach, while anticipating my 1 1/2 cups of beans and rice for dinner, I can't help but think of the faces I met.  The men, women, and children that work the fields, walk kilometer after kilometer for water and going to school. Participating in this "fast for change" this week is a great discipline....

puts things into perspective....


http://www.lifechurch.tv/watch/perspective/2