While studying abroad in Tibet, I struggled with what seemed to be a very oppressive atmosphere. People’s Liberation Army troops were stationed everywhere we traveled, and I was contending with a lot of negative thoughts regarding the government.
Within a few days of arriving in China, I had developed an uncomfortable rash underneath one of my arms. The following day, we were to begin our journey from Beijing to the autonomous region of Tibet, which included a plane ride as well as a 24-hour train ride. I felt afraid at the thought of dealing with this irritation during such extensive travel.
I prayerfully addressed the belief that there could be any sort of government opposed to God, good.
