Building the Kingdom

Today's story is from Hannah, an apprentice in Thailand working with Prosperous Youth Foundation.

I heard a story the other day that I would like to share with you -

A man entered a construction zone and asked the first worker he came across, “What are you doing?” The worker replied, “Chipping away at stone.” The man found another worker doing the same job. He asked him the same question, but his answer was different. He answered, “I am building a wall.” Not satisfied with the answers, the man found and asked a third worker. “What are you doing?” The third worker replied, “I am building a cathedral!”

Three workers were doing the same job, but had very different perspectives of what they were actually doing.

When I heard this story I instantly was able to connect. If the man would have come to ask me, “What are you doing?” I would have replied, “I am teaching English.” Not satisfied, he would ask again. Thinking harder, my reply would be, “I am building relationships.” Still that would not satisfy him. Asking for a third time, I would think deeper, “What am I doing here?” And once I'd figured it out, I would tell him, ” I am furthering the Kingdom of God!”

Sometimes we get caught up with the task at hand, and forget the bigger picture! This was and will be a reminder to me. No matter the task or job, I am called to further God's Kingdom! I am not just chipping away at stone - I am building a cathedral. This perspective will keep me focused and striving towards God's will.

In my time here, God has truly worked through my anxiety of teaching English. Not only have I become more confident day by day through God's strength, but I also began to love it and look forward to it. We were blessed to know that at the end of our two-month teachings that we had built a good reputation for PYF with all the youth homes we worked alongside. God is awesome!