This is my hand. It is covered with henna.
Henna is a popular form of art that is found in the Indian culture. Usually henna is associated with the wedding celebration. There will be a day set aside in the festivities where the bride and the bridal party will find themselves decorated with this traditional Indian artwork. This strange Indian artwork has found itself to my hands. It temporarily has stained my hand; but has left an impression. Indeed this culture has left an impression on my heart as well.
I have traveled around the world on the streets of Los Angeles. Several cultures have stained my heart. Stains leave an imprint and they can change an item to become something that it was not before. These cultural immersion experiences have done the same thing.
By the Holy Spirit I have found myself being molded, or stained if you will, into a different person. I no longer see myself as being ignorant to the people groups around me. I have been able to have a taste of the burden that the Almighty has for the nations. Miraculously I have seen the Spirit pour Himself out in ways that testify only of His glory. Prayers have been answered. Relationships have been built. Doors are opening. Our majestic King has revealed Himself in magnificent ways.
And yet I have just scratched at the surface.
