I need Africa, more than Africa needs me

Africa is a place with beautiful people, and a beautiful spirit. Everyone I know who goes comes back with such an appreciation of the simplicity of the land and the hope of the people. God tells me to love all people, I do not get a choice. I need to step outside of my cocoon and learn that not everyone has running water, and two or three cars outside. Not everyone has a drugstore just around the corner. But these people, despite the current civil unrest continue to fight with all they have for their dignity and their future. God, open my heart, open my eyes, open my spirit to those who are needy throughout the world. That is my prayer today.