This is part of my new wonderful family. It was a total God-thing how we all suddenly bonded in South Asia. It was an instant heart connection that we all shared and it was wonderful. I miss seeing and meeting with them all day.
I loved being over there. It felt like 3 days instead of 12. It never once dawned on me that I was halfway around the world. I felt like I was home, still in the states. There was no real culture shock (or what I had imagined to be so). I think that's the hardest part of coming back for me...I never felt like I left, so to come back and not see Suresh, Latha, and the pastors; or to drive with air conditioning; or to sleep in a bed that sits on carpet, not marble....it's all really uncomfortable to me.
One thing I learned is the reality of darkness and evil. Believers in the states talk about it all the time but it is so tangible over there. It's a part of daily life. Many Hindu families welcome the biggest demon into their house (the blood demon) in order to scare off all the smaller demons. While we were over there, our entire team encountered many demons physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I think that would have to be one of the most memorable and valuable lessons I brought back.
I love the people. Yes, most of them have a soulless gaze and are lifeless, but then you see the believers who are filled with so much joy and peace and you can never doubt the faithfulness of our Father.
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