a MUST.

He must increase, but I must decrease.  John 30:3

When I look inside of me many times I see the 21 year old American girl.

The American that still wants the nice shampoo.

The American that is willing to spend 20 soles on Peanut Butter.

The American that still worries about matching.



Leaving for Peru on September 28th. TWO bags for TWO months...



I see something that is "nasty" by American standards and I turn my nose up.

I see a child with a dirty face and I want to clean the face before holding the child.

I sit with the poor and I pat myself on the back.

I fear steps into dangerous, unclean places.

When I look inside the Bible I see an unrecognizable Man that died.

I see a Man that loved the dirty.

I see a Man that sat with the poor daily.

I see a Man that gave His life for others.

Daily He reminds me that its about HIM.

He reminds me that Peru needs HIM not me.

He humbles me daily by showing me the GREAT need for HIM.

Daily He increases inside of me and I find it harder to see that 21 year old American girl.