After spending a few days on the campus of Uganda Christian University we headed to Rwanda. Our trip to Rwanda was an incredible week full of emotion, disgust, and hope. Throughout our time there we visited the Kigali Memorial Center (top picture) and the Nyamata Church (middle picture), where the genocide actually took place. Along with visiting those places we also went to a rural Rwandan church and listened to multiple speakers. Some speakers told us the history leading up to the genocide, others recounted what they saw during the genocide, and still others explained what they are doing now to rebuild the country of Rwanda. We also went to Lake Bunyonyi (bottom picture), which is the deepest lake in Uganda.
During the week I learn so much about myself, humanity, and the world. I realized how unworthy I am of God's love and mercy, which He makes new to me everyday. I saw first hand how the people are forgiving their neighbors who killed their entire families; they are peaceful neighbors again. In the end, I realized truly how big my God is and that with Him the impossible becomes possible.
The rebuilding taking place is truly of God. People who are being restored and forgiven are a true testament to God’s saving power and mercy.
your words are so impacting my heart right now. i can't imagine the chaos that is going on inside of you as you see and hear everything that has gone on and is currently happening. i am so thankful to have a friend like you and i can't wait to see what else God has in store for you while you are there. i am praying for the lives you will touch, and the lives that will touch you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It is crazy but at the same time God's peace is evident in my life. I am so thankful for you also...thanks for reading, posting, and praying for me!
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