The fever that brought a personal revelation-

four popsicles, two bowls of soup, ibuprofen to infinity, a bowl of ice cream, a gallon of water, frozen ice packs, half a pack of cough drops, a fort of blankets & re-runs of criminal intent.

When it comes to being sick I truly am, undoubtedly the biggest baby. I want nothing more than to be wrapped up in a blanket, in a peaceful sleep. The first night I was sick though I was home alone. My throat was throbbing, my body ached all over and I felt as though I was burning up. I promise in advance this is no complaining session. Tears were coming from my eyes and as I closed them all I saw was this image of this little girl who was hungry.

Her face was full of dirt, smeared snot and tears. She ran down an alley barefoot and curled up against a stranger who unkindly woke up and shooed her away. What I would do I thought to be able to hug this little girl. Though she was only in a vision, I know she is out there with many others just like her.

As I cried myself to sleep feeling so miserable, and yet so blessed I couldn't help but think of how I want to be the one to rescue the lost children of the world. In reality, I can do nothing without Jesus.

So tonight I pray that no matter where these children are. No matter the color of their skin, the depths of their cries that Jesus, worthy Jesus would come to their rescue. Would lift them from their oppression and redeem their hope. Being sick one night alone broke my heart to think of all those who have lost count of their sleepless nights alone.

Every child deserves to be loved, held and nourished.

Open my eyes to the ones who are in need, Jesus.

Open my eyes to the broken.

Give me the ears to hear their cries.

The ears to hear your commands.

& the strength to do your WILL.

My fever may be gone, my aches may have diminished- but the sick and broken children of the world continue to ache and long for love.

Allow US to be a light onto them.

Guide our paths, Jesus.

We will praise your great name.

Our hearts will sing, no other name- Jesus.

Jesus.

Comments

Learning to CLING

At first I gave my life to God during a time of deep grief. I needed a reason to believe there was something bigger and stronger than the pain I was feeling. As time went on I continued in my "faith." When times were good I praised Him. In times of pain I questioned him, yet I never truly felt the same as the night I first surrendered to Him. It seemed through the ups and downs I began to slowly drift away. It wasn't util I stepped out of my comfort zone and saw how others all around the world were worshipping the same God that I began to question my faith. My seemingly solid faith. It seemed their priorities were every different than mine. When I struggled to go to church once a week, they managed to go every night. When we were called to open our bibles, I flipped to the table of contents while others were already finished reciting the verse. Their commitment was far greater than mine. Their willingness to surrender came with willing hearts. How ...

The Power of a Smile

Stop correcting "i"The smell of burnt coffee beans fills the air. I can hear buzzes of cellphones, murmurs of friends talking in line- and the occasional whoosh of the expresso machine. As I look out the small coffee shop window I see a diverse city, a puzzle of God's wonderful creation. This week I have had the opportunity to connect with many people, all in different part of their life. Conversations have ranged from embarrassing subway stories, to struggles within the health care system, to future hopes and dreams. I answered the question, 'Where is Maine?" so many times this week I can not keep count. We are currently partnering with the Salvation Army in Harlem, New York. During the day we help at a food kitchen- mainly creating relationships with the community; loving them and praying for them. In the afternoons I help in a classroom of 1st graders, their teacher being another young college student. She is currently in school to be a lawyer...

Dance Party Ice Breakers

I'm currently sitting in a hot van, on my way down the windy mountainside. I haven't been able to sit down and right a thoughtful well written blog so please excuse my scattered rambles. The more we settle into Jamaica the more we have been able to gain valuable relationships in the community. Unlike other mission trips where you come and do a lot of manual labor, we are here for an extended period of time. This gives us the opportunity to truly get to know the community, build relationships and share about Jesus in a way that we would be unable to do with a strict schedule. This being said, it isn't always easy. Coming from a culture that is very goal oriented, progress driven, and strict with time has created a deeply embedded go go go mentality. It's as though my internal clock is having to be re-wired. This has made it especially difficult at times when we're being called to just sit in relationship, in the presence of God. I'd love to sit he...

Sing Praise to Him

Search This Blog