This rocked me . . .

[Juan Castaneda]

Friends,

 

This blog post (by Sig's favorite homeschooling farm mom blogger: Ann Voskamp) really convicted me this morning. 

http://www.incourage.me/2013/02/the-1-thing-you-really-have-to-know-about-your-family.html

 

It made me think, maybe "Radical" bothers me because I'm demoralized in even seeking to address the hurting through radical obedience because I've tried and failed before.  Maybe I've seen others try and fail and see such radical calls as naive.  Maybe I'm afraid of becoming what I'm most inclined to be--a pharisee through good works.  Maybe it reminds me that we, as the church, don't answer the question of suffering as we should so the book rings superficial.  Maybe I can't fully engage in the question of poverty and suffering because it breaks my heart and I'm so tired of struggling to climb out of the hole that I've placed myself in to achieve a "successful" life and I want some respite, some comfort. 

 

Yes, I know there is pain here right now, brokenness and spiritual loss.  But man, when you've seen poverty, real poverty, it affects you.  I think our last trip to Peru crushed me in some way that I am still recovering from.  It made me yearn for some semblance of order, peace, and beauty because it was so dark and I felt so hopeless to do anything about the pain.  So, I am convicted that rest is good, it is of God.  However, it is not indefinite, not for ideal leisure or pleasure, but for a purpose--to regroup, recreate and recommit.

 

"You can’t look into the face of the poor and just plead the fifth amendment. Your life is always your answer."

Love you guys,

 

Juan

 

[Victor....@carefusion.com]

Thanks for sharing Juan. I understand what you are saying as I have experience the same challenges and observations.  When my brother and I were in Cuba, one night we walked the empty streets after having a beer with the natives that we met that morning. We quickly past a man that seem to be nibbling on the marrow of a chicken bone. So many things went through my head but my heart/spirit made me stop and helped this man. The sound of poverty in Cuba is like a broken record, never change wherever you are. Unfortunately, I have forgot about these needy people, my brothers/sisters, and since then I have continue living the American dream. We are so blessed and I hope that this article/your words and the holy spirit will cause me to change and “answer” what God want us to do.  

 

Thanks, vrh                  

 

Victor R. Hurtado                               victor....@careFusion.com

Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer

CareFusion -  Infusion Systems

10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd.  Building F

San Diego, CA  92121

 

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