The hand of a seven-year old taught me the importance of patienceThe hand of a seven-year old brought hope
The hand of a seven-year old moved my heart in praise to GOD for HIS mighty power
The hand of a seven-year old became one of the most beautiful displays of GOD’s creation I have seen
The hand of a seven-year old expressed Love…
As it grabbed mine and I held it so very gently and carefully letting her know she is cared for and considered very precious, not only to me, but to GOD, her Father.
I knew from the first day I was to be ministering to Lucia and investing in her. What that looked like, I didn’t know. But GOD placed her in my heart to cover her in prayer, to see her heart, to cry for her and rejoice with her. During my visits to the center, GOD makes me aware of her presence and I take any opportunity to stay near to her as possible. And then it happened. As we were gathering the children together, she grabbed her backpack and sweatshirt, ran to me and then… grabbed my hand. In that simple touch, the door began to open to not only share HIS truth and Love with her through conversation, but also by being an example of HIS selfless Love.
Proverbs 31:20, She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
Take my hands GOD. Use them to share your Love. Use them to serve others. And if it is by the simple act of holding the hand of another, than may they never let go. My hands are yours. My heart is yours. My life is yours.
