Its my first time being away from home for thanksgiving. Its always been a big deal for my family. So here I am, typing away as I enjoy my fish and chip dinner in my hotel in the Middle East…Not bad.
The culture here is very different. It was hard to adjust first with the different practices and morals and you know, just everything is different here. Language barrier between me and the workers, etc etc.
Anyways, here we go again…So what’s the point?
I’ve been here for almost a week now, and I’ve been able to immerse myself into the culture, (I find it so fitting that on thanksgiving, I am able to reflect and write this for you guys) and I realize that even though there is so much of a wall between communication and what not, everyone here seems to understand the universal language of,
Being Genuinely happy…and understanding sacrifice for your family. Overall, just being able to take the next step to love.
The people here, though of different faiths, are very overwhelming with their stories of overcoming poverty and trial, and all in the end, never once did I hear, “I’m doing it for myself”.
What I’m trying to get at is, there is a universal language…or understanding even. That love does conquer all barriers.
Lord, allow me to further appreciate the blessings I have been given. Let me allow You to shine in the way I act, live, breathe, pray. I know Your plans for me is to put aside my desires and put in place prayer, love, understanding. Grant me the ability to use this time alone to further align myself with You.
Happy Thanksgiving in advance from Qatar! Its been quite the journey with no days off yet. But Praise God for employment and the opportunities seen and unseen.