Man, this blog title sounds like a great sequel to Lord of the Flies or something. Unfortunately I am not quite in the mood for writing a book about anarchy and the true nature of humans. That being said I have never read Lord of the Flies, so not entirely sure what it is all about (I have seen parts of the movie). No in fact, the title is the extent of my creativity.
Recently, there has been a very common phenomenon which cannot be good for my teeth. Since these days it is getting ridiculously hot drinking tea together seems to less and less the norm. I Still drink far more than my fair share of cups a day though. The newest community bonding experience that I have had the privilege of experiencing is the sugar cane. For 1 pound you buy a stalk and split into pieces. Then you start gnawing on it as if humans have teeth like beavers. Everyone around here seems a pro and rip off the outer shell to reveal the inner juicy, fibery goodness. Me on the other hand am still trying to get the hard shell off when everyone else is finishing of the entire treat. Mostly people mock my lack of ability and give me a knife. Now some of you know a history of me and sharp objects, but generally we don’t make a good match. As a result my hands show some my attempts to eat sugar cane. In fact my body as a whole these days seems to be a walking scab collector. All over my legs and arms and hands are small little nicks and scrapes. Not a problem, minus the ease of infection around here. Good thing I got my Life Brand disinfectant. It seems a common comment that my body is becoming African. Not sure if my body is becoming African or if my body is just being spread about the African bush bit by bit.
One nice thing to know about life though is that I can make a fool of myself on a regular basis no matter where I am. Next week 3 of the remaining 4 grades still in school start their final exams, so I have been going around helping Primary 8 students with their science review. For the unit on uses of water, I had the brilliant idea of doing charades/Pictionary with the students to help them have fun while reviewing. Unfortunately I really underestimate these students lack of willingness to volunteer. These students are definitely the most passive learners I have ever seen (not surprising when you see some of their results). Anyways, since no one wanted to participate I ended up acting out the entire list, starting with a cow drinking water. After acting like a fish, washing my clothes, bathing (all with my clothes still on), water skiing (major failed attempt), and a bunch of others the kids at least participated by guessing at my stupidity. Oh well, what fun is life without laughing at yourself.
Which brings me to the pride aspect of this update. I have discovered I am ridiculously proud, and not really in the usual way. I have fallen into the trap as written by a few authors of religious pride. I do not have a very long attention span and when things are not super engaging for me I often get frustrated at them thinking I can do better. Well, apparently this is my struggle with church here. Whether English or Moru service, by the end I am usually tired and frustrated and I fall into the trap of thinking why do it this way, and why is this here, and etc. All stemming from a thought that I got it all figured out. First off, boy oh boy I do not. Secondly, Jesus has been incredibly gracious to invite me into relationship with Himself; therefore, anything I think I know is gift from Him and is worked out in the process of relationship with Him and others. I feel as if that is not at all articulate, and I don’t really feel like figuring out another way of saying it. However, the lesson and process I am going through right now is just a situation of humility where I have to lay down my preconceived notions of being right, or of knowing better. There is nothing of my relationship with Jesus that makes me any better than anyone else, and everyone just needs to hear the words from their Saviour that they are loved and worthwhile, and can only come to know this through restored relationship with Him made possible through His sacrifice.
OK, preaching done.
Love you all. In 2 months I will be home!
Please pray for the football evangelism league I am trying to start (pray for supplies to come through).
Also pray for other projects (building of office, refurnishing classrooms at a school).
Pray for the bible study here that it would gain some momentum that it would continue after I leave.
Pray against pride for me.
Pray that I can trust and rest in God.
Pray for adventure!!
** I have lost my camera... please pray it either grows legs and comes back to me, or that I get another one cheaply.
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