Noon-Time

Today I woke up to a day not as warm as those prior. I was able to do my hair and get ready for the day without sweat running down my face, so that was a delight. This morning the staff met for chai and we sang a worship song about gathering together to praise the name of God. After that, we continued our study in Song of Solomon. Today we read through chapter four, which is the chapter where Solomon admires his brides beauty. Before noon I got to prepare for english class; today we are going to have the students do short presentations about their families. The second half of the class we will put everyone in pairs and have them write a skit about a father and a son. I am looking forward to seeing what they come up with. I am also looking forward to talking more with the Iranian student about Christian suffering. He is wanting to learn more about Christianity and how Christians respond to suffering.

After preparing for the english class I have THREE hours to spare (this has not happend since I have been here), so I walked back to the apartment. On the way there I bought some bananas for ten Rupees from the neighborhood fruit vendor. When I got to the apartment, I spread some peanut butter on a piece of toast, cut up a banana and put it on top of the peanut butter, poured a glass of pineapple juice, and called it lunch. Here I sit. I notice that it is easy for me to transition and call new places home. I have had many homes, not all at once, but I have moved many times. Even when I go camping, I can easily make my campsite my home. It is a blessing to have a place to sit, rest, and re-energize! A place to think, gather thoughts, read, and pray. A place that is quiet, away from distractions, where solitude can be found. I look forward to the ultimate home where eternity will be spent, and I wonder what it will be like? Will I need solitude in heaven, or is solitude needed only because there is sin on earth? I can't imagine wanting to be alone if there is no sin that seperates me from all of God's children. I think I would always want to be with my brothers and sisters, who are made complete. I think I would wnat to be with them; worshiping our Lord, being happy in Him together, and rejoicing forever.

...That time will come, as of now I am Thankful for this quiet time I have been given today!