God has been good

God has been good (Dios ha sido bueno).  My transition back to Canada has been odd.  I did not really notice it at first but I was not myself.  I was not motivated to do a bunch of things (including my summer school homework).  I was here but not fully.  But God has been so good.  My eyes have been opened to need here and more than ever I want to live a life in service.  In Guatemala my purpose being there was to serve the people of Tactic and the surrounding areas.  God was in everything.  I don't see why life can't be like that here.  It is too easy to get caught in the motions.  To do things without heart.  My challenge has been to do everything intentionally - serving God purposefully. 

I am working at a care home for the elderly.  I am a RCA (Registered Care Aide).  Basically, I am there to dress, clean, and help feed the people at this home.  That is breaking it down to its simplist form but it is true.  Right now I am working the night shift.  So basically everyone is sleeping.  I get calls if they need a bed pan or a Tylenol or if they simply cannot sleep.  It is easy to become monotone - simply there to get things for them.  There is not too much conversation.  I am on the floor by myself.  Everyone is sleeping (or should be sleeping).  But then I make an effort to show God, to be His hands and feet, to everyone who calls me that night.  If I have time, to sit and chat with someone who is awake early in the morning.  And when I purposefully serve and don't just work, I am so much happier.  The shift goes by so much quicker.  I can smile back at the day (or night for most people).  I can be blessed through the elders and by the quiet time while everyone is sleeping.

God is good and has been good in my life - there is no denying that.  My goal is to show His goodness to everyone I come in contact with - to be different. 

I believe I heard this quote at Misisons Fest this year and I think it should become the goal of our lives:

Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.

Love and blessings,

Rebecca