The world in which I live....

18 Oct 2011

Today at the children's remand center I told a young girl named Brenda, recently injured and in pain, about the Lord healing a woman who had been bleeding for 10 yrs. I told her how much Jesus Loves her. And as I began to pray for her, tears began to fall from her eyes.
Today I saw a light in Aaron's heart as he spoke of complete contentment and joy of his role at the center. He spoke of sadness at the thought of going home to his family in two years. When I first met him he was bitter and angry over why he was left there by his family. He hated and mistreated the other kids. Now he is leading the Bible study in Pastor's stead, learning culinary and desires to remain at the center that he can reach the lost for Christ.
Today I saw a boy named Fred as he approached me with a face of desperation. As he began to ask me for something, my thoughts went to school fees, or shoes to protect his bare feet or a new shirt to replace the tattered one that barely covered his chest. Instead, he spoke of wanting a Bible. The way he stated his request, the way he spoke of the Word of God showed such respect and awe for the Book. He stated he desperately desired to study it and learn more of God.
Today I spoke to a 14 year old girl who had been at the center 3 months. She was told by the state council and her parents she was being taken to a boarding school. Instead she was dropped off at the center. No explanation. Just left. She has contacted her family and they've stated that maybe they will come to get her around Christmas.
Today a boy who is fed just 2 meals a day because of a food shortage, gave me one of his 2 guavas and watched joyfully as I ate it.
Today I left 200 children I've come to love. I watched as they smiled and waved at me. I listened as they shouted 'I love you' and 'We can't wait to see you next week' and 'We'll miss you'.
Tonight, I cried. Tonight, I prayed.
Tonight, I cried, because today.....

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