Imagine…
your home
your child’s playground
your work environment
your livelihood
in order to get food, clothing, or money for the day you have to search among acres of garbage
working in trash,alongside cows 
and other savages
working from dawn till dusk, rain or shine
the smells and toxic elements inhaled
Reality Is…
this is the neighborhood for over 300 people; men, woman, and children
this is the home and backyard of our friend Michelle, her husband and twin daughters
precious beautiful princesses do not belong here…where is the castle and pink dresses?
there is no vacation,young boys work to help their families
the widows and elderly don’t retire
a “day on the job” is a treasure hunt to search for things of “worth”
at the end of the day, the scales determine your wage…did you find enough?
a downpour doesn’t stop the progress…you need to eat today
your surroundings are dangerous;gangs and thieves,and what is hiding in the haystack today?
i have been blown away,changed,convicted and blessed by those who are said to have “nothing”
TRUTH Is…
the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon us
because he has appointed us to bring good news to the poor
he has sent us to comfort the broken hearted
he has sent us to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come
to all who mourn, He will give beauty for ashes
joy instead of mourning
praise instead of despair
for the Lord has planted them like strong and graceful oaks
for His glory!
