I love being around kids. I love their joy and excitement, even in the simple things. They trust easily; they are quick to make friends (especially with smiling foreigners). I love kids’ inquisitive natures and how they simply believe the good in people. I love how kids are not afraid of looking silly or “un-cool”. Most of all I love how children come before the Lord without doubts or disbelief in what the Lord can do; they humbly come before God with trust in His power.
Last week my teammates and I were able to help out with a Kids’ Club at a village church nearby. We played games, sang songs, and shared the story of David and Goliath. The kids were full of smiles and a willingness to laugh and learn. The girls loved getting their picture taken and loved using the camera to take pictures of their friends. I found the kids’ joy and excitement infectious. I was able to forget all my worries and feel completely comfortable around them. They reminded me to be joyful in all circumstances and to be thankful for the small, simple things in life. I love who I get to be around kids; it’s when I feel the joy of the Lord the most!
My prayer is that for the children I meet in these next 10 months I am able to show them how much Christ loves them. Although I want to, I know that I am not able to provide for all their physical needs. However, I know that I am able to outpour Christ’s love for them, which is better than anything I could ever give them. I want to overflow His hope and joy in all situations, even when I’m tired or homesick. I pray that I would learn to be more like children in my relationship with Christ, that I would ask for miracles and healing and fully believe in the Lord’s power. I want to love and trust the Lord without my worries and doubts hindering me. I want to receive the kingdom of God with humility and thankfulness as children do.
[Jesus] “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Luke 18:16-17
On July 29th my squad will leave Draganesti-Olt, Romania and head to Moldova for the the month of August. We were initially scheduled to be in Ukraine next month but had a change in plans. I'm excited for what the Lord has prepared for us!
