You may not know this about me, especially when you see my Korean face, but I’m a little bit African on the inside. I spent close to two years in Kenya working with some Maasai folks in rural clinics. I learned the language, ate the food, hung out with families at home, and got to see the world from a completely different perspective for just a little while. Perhaps, by the kindness of God, these people got grafted into my heart in such a way that I might always identify with them and intercede for them as my own family for the rest of my life. Africa feels like home for me.
And so, as I watched this video, I found myself suspiciously eying the white guy teaching this weird thing—disc golf—to my friends. I mean, I don’t know these particular folks, but they are my friends, anyhow. However, I quickly started to see the common ground between the white guy and me/us. The fun of a new activity/sport/competition, the eagerness for each to have our own turn, the joy of being coached and learning… these are all things we all, as people, can really ENJOY! The smiles and excitement were so evident as the video went on, and when my friends started to sing and dance, my smiling eyes just filled with tears!
This young guy who wanted to share disc golf with my buddies really made me check my spirit. I think that sometimes I can get overprotective/overly cautious or quick to judge something as irrelevant or useless. Oh for shame! The gifts, skills, and passions that God gives each person should be treasured! This American had disc golf to offer to others that day, and that’s what he freely gave—and it looks to me like these Maasai brothers benefited from the time. What if each and every one of us gave whatever it is we had to bless others—crossing language and cultural barriers? How much more quickly would we be able to form relationships and make an impact on the world for Christ? How much more would our eyes be able to see the kingdom of God here on earth? This disc golf guy made me open my eyes and see a little more of the bigness of God today.
What is it that you have to offer? :O)
Cheers!
helen
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