We visited the Emmanuel Center yesterday, ate with them, played soccer with them, sang with them, danced with them, and watched their dramas. What a difference God can make in lives. Driving in different areas of the city, I can see hardness and pain in men and women's eyes, hardness that harbors injustice, false religion, racism. And then in God's children's eyes, there's softness and love. As it was at the boy's home yesterday. Even though they all come from extreme hardships as children, and still struggle with the pain, there is much love in their hearts for each other, (there are 24 of them), and for others that come to visit. They live a very meager existence, but to have food and clothing and shelter with love means the world to them. Life doesn't consist of what we have, but what is in our hearts to give. Today we are visiting the orphanage, Kili Kids.
Wonderful, girlfriend. Thanks for taking the time to share. I am so excited about the deposits God is making in u throughout this visit. And excited about the deposits the Tanzanian people are placing in u and u in them. Love ya. Have u met anymore girlfriends overthere? LOL - Daphne
ReplyDeleteWe have so much to celebrate in America. Even as hard as we had it growing up we did not have it as hard as the folks you are visiting. You will forever have a soft heart of intercession for these children. Janice
ReplyDeleteOh Cheryl...I'm glad you there is a "nice" orphanage...it's strikes me how clearly you noticed the difference between with God and without God...it is not always so clearly visible in my everyday life...this is a good illustration for me to ponder...for Jesus sake...love you girls...Barbie
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