Whatever Christian: se pa facil

Whatever Christian

Sunday, July 5, 2009

se pa facil

This week was a bit rougher than the previous ones. Haiti is not an easy place. It is by no means soft. It is not kind nor gentle nor tender. And sadly enough, in order to survive here, you too must become hard. The unwanted guest, bad news, shows up so often that you start to expect it: news of being HIV positive; the warning signs of an impending miscarriage, which results in another life being tossed into the ravine; another disease, which would be easily curable in any other place but here. Days here are filled with situations that make those who’ve remained sensitive wince, things that make ones with foreign eyes whisper, “it’s not supposed to be like this.” The weeks are filled with situations that make you look deep into the eyes of these rocks in the sun and wonder if their hearts are burning with frustration like yours. Emotions are displaced, justice is no longer clear cut, and circumstances are more complex than the very cells that make up these human beings. More than anything, this place can make one feel stuck.

I hope that being here helps me to identify with those who suffer and in some small way be present enough to show compassion, comfort, and most importantly the love of Christ, even in the times I’m weary.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

posted by Carsen @ 12:34 PM

4 Comments:

At July 5, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Kathy Eden said…

You have described Haiti perfectly & that's not any easy thing to do! Praying for you!
At July 5, 2009 at 8:36 PM, Anonymous said…

I can clearly see your heart for the forgotten, the lost, and the oppressed. You are in my prayers sister. You are in my prayers and can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. I love you.
At July 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Kim said…

Thankful that you have chosen to go and serve where God has placed your heart. You are making a difference for the kingdom.
At July 8, 2009 at 8:34 PM, angela said…

Senye Jezi, bay yo tout gras pou kanpe nan soley-la.