Yesterday was our last day of ministry in Nepal. I knew that there wasn’t much time left, but it hasn’t been easy for me to choose joy here. The entire bus ride going to the children’s home I was not in the best mood and honestly was kind of dreading the time we were going to have to spend walking to this place. I started thinking of how selfish I was being and that two hours of my time loving on other people was something I should be excited about. I started praying hard on our walk there, asking Jesus to fill me up with excitement and the same heart He has for children.
As soon as we walked in and I looked up, there were kids lined up on the balcony smiling and ready to play with their new friends. The moment when the tiny people started coming down the stairs, I couldn’t not choose into the time we had with them. It reminded me of when Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of heaven.” Playing with His baby sheep was the most important ministry I had to choose joy in the entire time we’ve been here. We played hot hands, giggled lots, and danced around on the cement porch. I felt alive because of the joy I was filled up with.
It was really hard leaving them, but I knew that for the few I got to hold and pray for that God used me to send His love.
