Scars

Last night, we headed out to a homeless shelter that provides a meal, shower and bed for those who need it. There were around 90 men and women in total. A few of them spoke English and we shared Paola to translate Spanish when needed. One man came up to speak with us and talked about his life using drugs and living on the street. He's been clean for a few months now and is struggling to find a job, which has been difficult because of his past. He talked about being stabbed numerous times and being at death's door, but through God's grace, he always survived. My teammate Joanna talked about the story from the Bible regarding Jacob and how he wrestled with God and was left with a permanent limp - a physical scar. When we were in Gamboa, a pastor spoke about how scars are a reminder for us. They remind us of the experience, but they can also remind us that God is continually at work in our lives. And when we look back at them, whether they are physical, emotional or other scars, we can see God's faithfulness in our lives.