Hey wQkeAF -
I totally empathize with living in an area like you described. My wife and I lived in SoCal - and I work in the game industry. Every big Team meeting involved watching the chat talk about how much they hated people like you and me. Living in that environment is truly like living behind enemy lines - you're in a constant state of survival and "under attack". We moved back to Wisconsin a year ago and I still have PTSD that I'm working through.
All that said - if I may suggest another angle - I would consider praying for God to show you who and where you can help. I believe that we are where we are because God has a use for us where we are - relationships and circumstances are a huge part of that.
If you pray for God to let your eyes see what He wants you to see and see where He wants you to be - it WILL happen!
The best part of that - is that when it happens, you know that God had your back. Even in an environment like where you live.
If God has your back - that's all that matters. You are safe. And you're (doing His will) are unstoppable.
This is meant as encouragement.
Much love to you as you endure the circumstances you live in.
Hey wQkeAF -
I totally empathize with living in an area like you described. My wife and I lived in SoCal - basically Irvine - and I work in the game industry. Every big Team meeting involved watching the chat talk about how much they hated people like you and me. Living in that environment is truly like living behind enemy lines - you're in a constant state of survival and "under attack". We moved back to Wisconsin a year ago and I still have PTSD that I'm working through.
All that said - if I may suggest another angle - I would consider praying for God to show you who and where you can help. I believe that we are where we are because God has a use for us where we are - relationships and circumstances are a huge part of that.
If you pray for God to let your eyes see what He wants you to see and see where He wants you to be - it WILL happen!
The best part of that - is that when it happens, you know that God had your back. Even in an environment like where you live.
If God has your back - that's all that matters. You are safe. And you're (doing His will) are unstoppable.
This is meant as encouragement.
Much love to you as you endure the circumstances you live in.