"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." Matthew 23:12
We could not have asked for a better scripture to reflect on during our first day of work. It was a perfect reminder of how we should approach our time here in Quito. Back home, humility is a quality that few people truly understand. We tend to "exalt" ourselves with material goods and forget that none of that "stuff" matters when we leave earth. It is important to remember that what does matter is how we serve Christ and live according to his teaching to love and serve others.
We could not have asked for a better scripture to reflect on during our first day of work. It was a perfect reminder of how we should approach our time here in Quito. Back home, humility is a quality that few people truly understand. We tend to "exalt" ourselves with material goods and forget that none of that "stuff" matters when we leave earth. It is important to remember that what does matter is how we serve Christ and live according to his teaching to love and serve others.
We had a great day today working on our projects at Cristo. We accomplished a lot of painting, a lot of construction, and had a lot of fun in the process. I can't wait for the rest of our time here in Quito, living humbly, serving greatly, and loving unconditionally.
With love from Ecuador,
Carly Campbell
Grace Episcopal Church
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