Part of the language school experience is to go on "field trips" or Paseo's together. Yesterday, we went on our first trip to the canopy. It really was a lot of fun. We went to a place to go zip-lining. It was near the volcano called Barva. It was beautiful and amazing. On our website, there are some pictures from the trip.
The purpose of Paseo's are not just for fun. It is a chance for all of us students to get out and see some of Costa Rica, learn more about Latin American culture, and a chance to get to know the teachers outside of school. It was a great time of fun and learning. We were able to use some of our newly acquired vocabulary and phrases with our teachers and the people who work at the canopy.
The scenery was beautiful. There is nothing like flying through the air at 30, 40, or even 55 miles per hour across rivers, lakes, and through the trees. Then, you climb up to the next platform, hook up, and do it again. The things you see from 75 or 100 feet in the air is amazing. The pictures do not really tell the story.
It reminded us of many things. It is amazing what God has created in this world. The beauty, variety, and the way it all works is amazing and wonderful. How can someone not believe in God when they are confronted by the very beauty of nature. In the canopy, we saw many wonderful things. We were also confronted with the danger of nature. One of our classmates was injured when she failed to put stop herself before hitting a tree. The workers at the canopy gave us instructions about how to stop before we hit the tree. Our classmate just simple did not do it in time. Even though she did not do it on purpose, it still happened. It is a reminder of how we need to keep focus.
We are beginning a new chapter in our lives and ministry. We want to begin well. Even though everything looks beautiful, and we feel like we are having fun, we need to be careful of the dangers. We need to not only begin well, but we need to keep on our guard that we will finish well.
There are many things in our life that can keep us from finishing the race we have started. Things like: pride, jealousy, anger, not completely trusting in God, to name just a few. We must keep up our guard and follow the instructions laid out before us. Sometimes, people fail. They may not have meant for it to happen, but they did not follow the direction and leading of the Lord. As a result, they failed. What is sad is that no matter how successful their ministry was, after they failed, it did not matter. All people will remember is that they failed.
What is even more amazing is that God still loves us. We continue to fail Him, time and time again, but He continues to love us. In fact, He loves us so much that He sent His Son to die for us in order that we would be able to have eternal life. When we think about His love for us, it should be humbling. We do not deserve it, but we still get an opportunity to receive it. WOW!
Blessings to all of you,
Charley & Sherry
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