After weeks, I finally decided to name this blog, “Acting Justly, Loving Mercy” after a line in one of my favorite songs, “God of Justice” by Tim Hughes.
There are many things about this song that I love, but more than anything, it reminds me that however small my role may be in this great fight for social justice, I have to trust that God will be with me every step of the way. This is what they call a leap of faith, and let me tell you, it won’t be easy.
In two days, I will get on a plane in D.C., transfer in Miami, and arrive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It will be the beginning of my two month stay in the DR, where I will be working as a communications intern for Esperanza International, a microfinance institution focused on giving Dominicans the opportunity to lift themselves out of poverty through entrepreneurship. I’ve been dreaming about this for months now, and I can’t believe it’s finally here. I’m more nervous than anyone could ever imagine, but I know this experience will be incredibly rewarding. I will leave behind the comforts of home, family, and friends for the hot sun of the DR that I came to know well on high school mission trips to Yaguate and Barahona, DR with the National Presbyterian Church and Foundation for Peace. This time, I’ll be living in Santiago, DR with a pastor and his wife and three children in their twenties. Oh and a dog named Bobby…I’ve never had a dog, but my sister has been begging my parents to buy one since we were about eight, so it’s about time!
I am so lucky to have such incredibly supportive family and friends, and I promise to keep you updated with many stories and memories I make this summer!
Un abrazo <3
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Excerpt from “God of Justice”
To act justly every day
Loving mercy in every way
Walking humbly before you God
You have shown what You require,
Freely we’ve received
Now freely we give.
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