Having been here only a few hours one thing I think we could probably all agree about is that the city of Kolkata is that it is a vibrant place. I guess there are those in the group that are more used to this environment than me but the way that the horn on a car is linked to the accelerator and the steering wheel seems to me to be unique!!
If I am ever tempted to buy a second hand car here one thing that is bound to work are the indicators since they are simply not used.
Before we came someone said to me that the best thing to do in India is to simply dive in and let your senses be attacked from all sides. I guess this comes back to what Helen said in her blog about having our eyes opened and how when we really want under God to do this then we need to recognise that our natural inclination is not to do this as it is a very exposed place to be as well as recognising what he might do in our lives.
My challenge (even on this first day) is to open up all my senses to God and whilst I recognise this as something awesome I also recognise that this is something that means God can reach me and use me, mould me and form me even more so the more of me he has to work with.
Anyway just the ramblings from my first experience of India - bring it on.
Paul.
If I am ever tempted to buy a second hand car here one thing that is bound to work are the indicators since they are simply not used.
Before we came someone said to me that the best thing to do in India is to simply dive in and let your senses be attacked from all sides. I guess this comes back to what Helen said in her blog about having our eyes opened and how when we really want under God to do this then we need to recognise that our natural inclination is not to do this as it is a very exposed place to be as well as recognising what he might do in our lives.
My challenge (even on this first day) is to open up all my senses to God and whilst I recognise this as something awesome I also recognise that this is something that means God can reach me and use me, mould me and form me even more so the more of me he has to work with.
Anyway just the ramblings from my first experience of India - bring it on.
Paul.
Reading this with a great deal of interest - thoughts with you guys all the way (I followed you for most of it and waved at Kolkota on my way past!). Praying for you and really excited to hear your stories!
ReplyDeleteLove to all,
Emma
Hi Paul!
ReplyDeleteIan's just sent me the link for the blog. It sounds as if you're all having an interesting but challenging time. I remember going to Greece 40 years ago and being very struck by the huge gap between rich and poor at that time - it must be what many people there fear returning to now. Yet even that was nothing like what you and your colleagues are describing in Kolkata. I pray that you will all continue well and safe, and that we can all learn from you when you get back.