Acts 2:45

And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 

Acts 2:45 (ESV)

This verse never fails to blow my mind. The Christians were so moved by their new found faith that they were willing to sell their possessions and belongings in order to share them with everyone. They wanted to be sure that everyone had what they needed. This kind of act of faith is one that always leaves me convicted.
Even in coming here to Guatemala I struggled in deciding what I would bring along with me. At first I had the confidence that I could go without many things and planed to pack light. As the time drew nearer for me to leave, I got more comfortable with the idea of packing unnecessary things a like makeup, extra clothes, and other luxuries. Some things I did leave behind but many made their way into my suitcase. The fear of being that one girl in plain clothes and no make up terrified me. I didn't want to feel any less confident in myself than I already do.
Now that I'm here, God has taught me a very important lesson. The people who matter don't care if I have trendy clothes or make up in my suitcase. They don't value me based on those trivial things of the world. It has been such a blessing to be surrounded by girls who care about what God is doing more in my life than how much money I spent at Kohl's last weekend. We all still I like talking about clothes, shopping, and other girlie things, but it's such a relief not to have to find your value in those things.