This morning Nicole and I hiked to la cruz or "the cross." The cross was put on a mountain top by Catholics, (I don't know how many years ago.) It is beautiful to look up on the hillside and see the white cross standing tall. Animism is rampant here. (Thanks to Kevin I can pull out that word) The worship of objects is so strong, for example, a cross, that to Christians can be a reminder of Jesus' death on the cross, has become an idol, something that you pray to, or maybe it is a picture of a saint or a candle of the virgin...In one of my neighbors houses, the walls are full of crosses, pictures of saints, calendars of what saint to pray to each day, she is doing everything "right", but I have met few people that carry as much anxiety as she carries.
If you turn while you hike, there is a breathtaking view of the city of Magdalena, as it lays in the valley. Sitting up on the cross, Nicole and I reflected how quiet and peaceful everything looked. We could see the plaza, the church, the schools and rows of houses. It seemed like a picture of tranquility, when really the city is full of hurting people, without the hope of the Lord. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Psalm 67:1-3
On a total side note: I don't know why I took a picture of this cow...there is all kind of wandering livestock. Nicole and I were just laughing at how hearty this cow has to be to be up on a mountian, grazing on cactus.
2 comments:
Amy, Thanks for bringing CVE, the kids, the staff, the sights..and even "the cross" to our home. It makes the miles between seem not so many. We enjoy your blog and check it every day. You are all in our prayers, trusting God and thanking Him for the work you are doing down there. It is awesome how you can teach these kids about a living God, and then reap the blessings of hearing them pray and trust even when the devil tempts them. God bless all of you, The Schlipf's
Amy, I spoke with your mom and dad at NHS. I'm so glad that you are doing what you have always wanted to do! God's richest Blessings to you in your life's work. Keep in touch.
Love,
Deb Shumaker
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