The city of Cape Town is pivotal for future of the continent. As like many U.S. cities, there is rampant poverty here right next to extreme wealth (complete with multiple Lamborghini sightings). We shopped in the warf retail district, a kind of fashion mall tourist area. It smacked of home. People in the latest fashions (but with a European flair) who perhaps have lived here their whole lives and likely never been to the places I have in the last week – instead choosing to remain blind to the needs of the people because it’s too messy, too uncomfortable or too convicting.
After perusing some African crafts and goods, taking some wacky pictures, racing Tobi backwards, etc., we zip back to the mission house. Abusing my shotgun seat DJ privileges, we rock out to my new jam all the way home (“Thembalami” by Amaryoni; get it on iTunes and join in).
We leave in three days. It makes me sad, but I try not to dwell on it. I’m hopeful for more life-changing/affirming experiences. Father, you have touched me in so many ways here, given me experiences few on this planet have shared, and revealed your love for your people. It took me coming to Africa to know you more fully. I don’t want to go home the same, to resort back to my old self. I don’t want to be complacent. I want my mind to dwell on your ways, on sharing your message, and on enabling your people. I want to “always give myself fully to the work of the Lord and know it is not in vain.” (I Cor. 15:58) I want to loosen the choking grip I hold on my destiny. I want to finally forfeit my life in order to truly live it. This is what Africa represents for me…so allow me represent for Africa.
After perusing some African crafts and goods, taking some wacky pictures, racing Tobi backwards, etc., we zip back to the mission house. Abusing my shotgun seat DJ privileges, we rock out to my new jam all the way home (“Thembalami” by Amaryoni; get it on iTunes and join in).
We leave in three days. It makes me sad, but I try not to dwell on it. I’m hopeful for more life-changing/affirming experiences. Father, you have touched me in so many ways here, given me experiences few on this planet have shared, and revealed your love for your people. It took me coming to Africa to know you more fully. I don’t want to go home the same, to resort back to my old self. I don’t want to be complacent. I want my mind to dwell on your ways, on sharing your message, and on enabling your people. I want to “always give myself fully to the work of the Lord and know it is not in vain.” (I Cor. 15:58) I want to loosen the choking grip I hold on my destiny. I want to finally forfeit my life in order to truly live it. This is what Africa represents for me…so allow me represent for Africa.
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