My family and I went camping at a State Park this past weekend to celebrate Sukkot (the feast of Tabernacles). It was so peaceful. Being able to keep my focus on God for two days without the distractions of life was truly amazing.
I loved watching the children, including my own brother and sister, running around without having to worry about them being poorly influenced by the kids they were talking to. They were all well behaved, and it gave credit to their parents for raising them well, and biblically, and in the love of Christ.
That's a desire I have for the orphans. To tell them of Jesus's love, because not all of them have heard the Good News. So whether by going to an orphanage, or by supporting one, or praying for one whenever it comes to mind, it's so important to help in some way.
I'm learning to be content wherever I am. Whether it's it's here in the states saving money, or there, in the good times and bad, I am learning to pray and trust in the LORD.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content
Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
My Calling
I think God is calling me to go to an orphanage. I have prayed about it, and I think Africa is the place I should go. It's been on my mind for several months now, and I couldn't get it out of my mind, which led me to pray about it, which led me to where I am now.
I love children. I want to be with orphans. To love on them. To help them in any way I can. I want to live like they live, without all the luxeries I have here. What a wonderful, humbling experience that would be.
Mark 10:13-16 says "Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.' And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them."
Jesus loved children.
I hope to always have Christ's mindset. It's so important to take the little children in, and tell them about Jesus, and not to turn them away, or think of them as bothersome. Children need love. They need it to thrive. They need it to be healthy. They need it to learn. They just need it.
James 1:27 "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."
That's my calling. To visit orphans in their trouble. It's pure and undefiled religion. What a blessed calling.
I don't know when I'll get to go, I'm hoping for next year, God willing. In the meantime, I will strive to grow in my faith even more, and to really get into the Word. To know it more by heart, so that I will be prepared to help them.
It costs a lot of money to take a trip to Africa, and I may not be able to raise it myself by next year. So if I may, I'd like to ask for you help. Be it prayer, or money, or both, I would be ever greatful for your assistance. I will be adding a paypal link to the blog soon for those who would like to donate, or you can give it some other way. And please pray. Pray for me. For the orphaned. For the way to be provided for me to go. Thank You. Bless You.
I love children. I want to be with orphans. To love on them. To help them in any way I can. I want to live like they live, without all the luxeries I have here. What a wonderful, humbling experience that would be.
Mark 10:13-16 says "Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.' And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them."
Jesus loved children.
I hope to always have Christ's mindset. It's so important to take the little children in, and tell them about Jesus, and not to turn them away, or think of them as bothersome. Children need love. They need it to thrive. They need it to be healthy. They need it to learn. They just need it.
James 1:27 "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world."
That's my calling. To visit orphans in their trouble. It's pure and undefiled religion. What a blessed calling.
I don't know when I'll get to go, I'm hoping for next year, God willing. In the meantime, I will strive to grow in my faith even more, and to really get into the Word. To know it more by heart, so that I will be prepared to help them.
It costs a lot of money to take a trip to Africa, and I may not be able to raise it myself by next year. So if I may, I'd like to ask for you help. Be it prayer, or money, or both, I would be ever greatful for your assistance. I will be adding a paypal link to the blog soon for those who would like to donate, or you can give it some other way. And please pray. Pray for me. For the orphaned. For the way to be provided for me to go. Thank You. Bless You.
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