The other day I had read an article about a genocide that took place in the early 1990’s. Later I was able to see a movie based on the incident. One of the parts that really got to me was that the refugees had to just leave everything. All their possessions, their homes, everything and leave to save their lives.
It happens all over the world and it has been happening for ages. I think about all these different people and the courage it takes to leave everything you know and everything you have to just walk away from it with just the clothes on your back in the hope of saving your own life and that of your family.
The worst part is knowing that the rest of the world demonizes refugees because they are a societal problem. They take away resources that others don’t want to share because they are selfish. While I can understand it, when I look at it from this point of view, I am just blown away by the courage it takes. I don’t know if I would be able to do it. I feel like I would crumble into a million little pieces. While I know that I shouldn’t ever compare my life to others, I also know that I can still show empathy and admiration for others.
I have faith that no matter what happens God will be with me, and I will get through it. These amazing people have put that faith to the test. They leave everything and all they carry with them is hope for their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Sometimes they survive and sometimes they don’t. And yet, they still believe. How can I not love my brothers and sisters in Christ?
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
