Took this photo out the window of our van one afternoon on the mara. It came out looking airbrushed... but it's untouched... just a big old lion, looking regal, strong- afternoon wind blowing the tall grass -a great symbol for all of Kenya... resting, giving us little or no thought. Each time I've seen wildlife it's been from a safe, protected position. I don't know what it's like to live in fear of an animal like this, can't begin to imagine it. I was frightened getting stuck in a huge rainstorm, safely in our van, yet surrounded by a large pride of lions. The prospect of getting out to push our way through the mud, through the lions... well... let's just say we were thankful that the roar of a stalled engine won out over the roars of hungry lions!
Sometimes things shut down... and then begin to work again... just when we need them.
My Kenya blog was down throughout most of the elections and the following violence. At the time I was frustrated, feeling as if I had no voice... no way to convey my love to so many of you facing life challenges in Kenya. In retrospect, it seems that all things work together for good... Sometimes we can say things that don't need to be said. Say things that in retrospect and reflection we might wish had gone unspoken. Heat, emotions, fear, uncertainty... each of them can push our buttons... even from afar.
I want to learn the lesson of The Lion: not the one in the photo, or even the symbol of Kenya, but The Lion of Judah; Jesus. Today I'm thankful for the downtime during the crisis. Thankful for my forced time in reflection. Thankful that God's reminded me that He's in control- in the darkest moments of life. He's in control today: here in California, in Kenya... He's in control. We can trust Him: all things work together for good for those who love God and live according to His purposes. I'm trusting Him for the peace and safety of Kenya today. I'm trusting Him to guide my steps when it's time for me to act. I'm trusting Him for peace.
May His Peace surround you in all you do today,
Eric
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