The merit of an experience can be judged not by what it makes one feel at the very instance he goes through it, but how it impacts a personality on the whole. How the lessons learnt are ingrained permanently in the character. How the relationships formed withstand the tests of time. My week long trip with Living Waters at Nicaragua proved to be such an experience.I feel that it changed me, on the inside and will remain in my memory forever.
The trip provided me with the much needed conviction regarding the beauty of selflessly serving people. There was no self interest during the mission. It started with the group meeting the LW hands-on team in Leon and things just went from good to “awesome”. The local team consisted of a couple of young individuals who had basically dedicated their lives to drilling these water wells for the under privileged folks in the country. As a career focused young individual, it was really convicting to see how these guys were giving up professional careers, living in harsh conditions and still finding so much joy in it. Our team consisted of a diverse group of people, varying in life experiences, backgrounds and age. However, we all had the desire of helping others and sharing the blessings we have been provided. We all meshed beautifully, in an uncanny sort of manner. Even now, months after this trip I am in regular daily communication with the friend I made during this trip.
The week i spent in Nicaragua will be one of the best experiences i ever had. It made me believe in the power of God, and the immense benefits of being in the company of good christian people. Each day began with discussing a part of the devotional provided. The days were long and tiring, but about the best times i have had in the recent past. It was such a great pleasure to serve the villages, drill and complete the well and play with the kids. Even though the weather was hot, we couldn't communicate fully with the children and the diet was different, there was a real and honest connection. The ideas of acceptance, and the desire of serving others were prevalent.
In a summary, my time during the LW trip was amazing. It taught me a lot about myself and maybe, even more God.
The trip provided me with the much needed conviction regarding the beauty of selflessly serving people. There was no self interest during the mission. It started with the group meeting the LW hands-on team in Leon and things just went from good to “awesome”. The local team consisted of a couple of young individuals who had basically dedicated their lives to drilling these water wells for the under privileged folks in the country. As a career focused young individual, it was really convicting to see how these guys were giving up professional careers, living in harsh conditions and still finding so much joy in it. Our team consisted of a diverse group of people, varying in life experiences, backgrounds and age. However, we all had the desire of helping others and sharing the blessings we have been provided. We all meshed beautifully, in an uncanny sort of manner. Even now, months after this trip I am in regular daily communication with the friend I made during this trip.
The week i spent in Nicaragua will be one of the best experiences i ever had. It made me believe in the power of God, and the immense benefits of being in the company of good christian people. Each day began with discussing a part of the devotional provided. The days were long and tiring, but about the best times i have had in the recent past. It was such a great pleasure to serve the villages, drill and complete the well and play with the kids. Even though the weather was hot, we couldn't communicate fully with the children and the diet was different, there was a real and honest connection. The ideas of acceptance, and the desire of serving others were prevalent.
In a summary, my time during the LW trip was amazing. It taught me a lot about myself and maybe, even more God.
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