My experience with Istanbul was drastically different the second time! I was able to relax, enjoy the time there, and didn't feel guilty at all! I'm so thankful for this evidence of the work God has done in my heart!
My trip to Istanbul in February left me feeling shaken. As I thought through why I did not feel safe and where my vague feelings of guilt were coming from, I realized that there were some areas of my heart and my life that were not based on the truth of God's word. In my understanding of the world, I had equated blending into a culture with moral standing--If I don't stand out I'm a good person, but if I do stand out, I'm bad. I did not feel safe because I thought I was a bad person for being a tourist! With that realization I saw that it was ridiculous to feel guilty for being a fair-skinned, redheaded American. God created me that way and He is pleased with it, so I should be too!
My experience with Istanbul was drastically different the second time! I was able to relax, enjoy the time there, and didn't feel guilty at all! I'm so thankful for this evidence of the work God has done in my heart!
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Dani
6/30/2015 01:49:06 pm
I love you. Isn't it amazing how God reveals things to us?
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