I met a man working in a souvenir shop who had a degree in engineering but hadn t been able to find a job in three years. He wanted to hear all about the opportunities in America. I saw malnourished Masai children in plastic shoes with holes walking around in cow dung with flies crawling in their mouths. We are truly blessed to be Americans. However, in some ways I don t think being an American is a blessing.
African life is so simple while our American life is scheduled and stressful.
Americans become satisfied with possessions, work, and family and don t feel their need for God. But that s exactly what Jesus did for us. Even the richest man on earth can t compare to the riches Jesus has in heaven. And yet, He came down and became one of us, living in poverty, sickness, and filth because He loved us. I wish I could have that kind of selfless love for my fellow men.