a different attitude

Last night we traveled approximately 3 hours up to Tagaytay, the location of the smallest volcano in the world. But we weren’t there to see the volcano, we went to attend the monthly MMP prayer retreat. It was very nice to get away from the heat, smog and noise of the city. I greatly enjoyed the change in terrain and scenery too. it was very green and flowery up there. These MMP pastors who are all working in different slum areas of Metro Manila planting churches gather once a month to rest, pray, be together and refocus on their calling. I am always impressed every time I am around these hard-working men and women. Their sacrifice is similar to none that I know. They are ministers to the poorest of the poor, yet they are also living on very measly resources, most are poor themselves by our standards. Many have to find work outside their MMP jobs selling insurance or home-made cards to make ends meet. They work very hard. Yet I am still waiting to hear one of them complain…something that is so easy for me to do. I am still learning and asking the Lord, why their attitudes and hearts are so different than mine. How are they able to work, give and sacrifice all they have and remain so joyful?