Genocide Memorial

"He who saves a single life saves the world entire" - Talmud. Definitely an interesting thought that I have been contemplating all afternoon...

We visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial today. It was an intense time full of personal reflection, prayer, and contemplation for me. I know God is powerful and is working in my life...but I struggle with not living the life He has given me to the fullest. I feel as if there is always more I could do to make positive changes in the world. I want to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord; one that actively seeks Him at all times. I don't want to live a life of mediocrity, but one of passion, joy, perseverance, love, and kindness.

It was extremely difficult to see so many pictures of victims in both the Rwanda genocide of 1994 and the various other genocides that have occurred around the globe... to see their faces and know that God loves them so much...and to also know that God loves me so much and offers me so much grace. Yet I don't deserve it at all. Why have I had the privilege of living in such a beautiful, prosperous country for my entire life?... I don't deserve it. Why have I been blessed with a loving, healthy family?... I don't deserve it. Why have I been given so much?... I don't deserve it. Yet God has showered me with His grace, and love, and freedom in Christ...and I am so thankful. Glory be to God!

It compels me to act and desire to live justly. To promote peace and extend kindness. And while I strive for those things, I must pray and ask for strength. God is good and worthy to be praised.