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God had always been caring for me
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
Americans in particular have recently become aware of the importance of shelter, as they try to help evacuees from the Gulf Coast in the wake of recent hurricanes. But it’s useful to remember that finding housing is a challenge for many people worldwide. The United Nations Centre for Human Settlements estimates that 1.1 billion people currently live in inadequate housing conditions.
And according to Habitat for Humanity, more than 30 million people in the US face housing issues, including cost of living challenges, overcrowding or lack of electricity or adequate bathroom facilities. Some features that Westerners might feel are necessities might not be so relevant in other societies, but wherever they live, human beings seek out shelter that will make them feel safe, protected and comfortable. And although this can be difficult to find, it doesn’t mean they should give up.
I can speak from experience. Some years ago, our family relocated from Hawaii to northern California. Friends graciously offered to squeeze my husband and me and our three children into their small home.
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