Two years ago I was on a mission trip to Jamaica. We
were there to do sports ministry but one of the days we decided to drive to an
orphanage. I thought that it was going to be great. I wasn’t ready for what I
was about to see. When we arrived, I saw that it was children who had been
orphaned due to physical and mental problems. When we walked through the door,
the kids were immediately attracted to us. They began to climb and crawl all
over us. It made me feel so uncomfortable. Almost like I thought I could catch
what they had. I had never been around this ever in my life. I remember turning
around and walking out. I couldn’t handle it. Others in the group even noticed
my reaction.
Yesterday, we had a 3pm tour at one
of the local hospitals/orphanages. I have been praying a lot for God to allow
me to see people the way He sees them. Not as unsightly like I did two years
ago but as beautiful children of God. I had prayed as we walked over. Lord,
just give me compassion and a soft heart and allow me to see them as you do.
As we walked into the building for
our tour, I did not feel uncomfortable at all. A couple of the residents walked
up to me and I was having so much fun with them. It was a wonderful feeling.
These people just want to be loved on. Just like us. Our tour ended in this
last room. It was the infants and toddlers. They had split us up into two
groups. My group was first. When I walked into this room, I saw some of the
most beautiful children I had ever seen in my life. I was literally looking through
Gods eyes. They lady had to push us out of the room. When I walked out, the
first word out of my mouth was adorable!
God answers our prayers when we ask
Him to. We are now about two months into our year long journey around the world
and I am beginning to see it through His eyes.
