What's better than island time?
While recently in Helene, the Blue Team was discussing the events of the past Sunday. After talking about our experiences, one of our team members blurted out," Hey, today is Monday so yesterday was Sunday". We all had a good laugh. Somehow, it felt like Sunday was already two or three days in the past.
We were on island time. More than that, we were on "God time". There is something unique about serving in Helene that slows life down into one or two hour blocks of time. These unrushed blocks of time seem to be full of new experiences and relationships. They are very peaceful.
Romans 1:20 describes God as being eternal. He is in time but simultaneously, free from the restrictions of time. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. God is always in the moment. In fact, He creates time, moment by moment. When we slow down our rushed lifestyles to island time, then we are more likely to be in the moment. There, we can encounter our God who desires to fellowship with us.
For me, one of the take away lessons from our mission trip to Helene is to slow down my daily pace, refocus my wandering attention to the task at hand, try to be in the moment, and become more aware of God's presence. Each day seems richer with opportunities when I am on "God time'.
posted by Scott in Portland, OR 7/9/08
posted by Friends of Helene @ 6:32 PM
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