July 6, 2010
Malaybalay, Philippines
I sometimes feel like my time at the jail is a movie and the soundtrack includes the song that Kelly Clarkston sang when she won American Idol, A moment Like This. I remember watching that moment and I am sure it was amazing for her, it changed her life. But there are moments that happen each day at the jail that change my life and the lives of the minors, all because of what God is doing.
Yesterday, I had three helpers so I got to kind of step back and watch the progress of the minors. And I had to hold back tears and excitement. They are learning, they are growing, and they are becoming more confident. I can’t explain it really, but these are moments that every teacher longs for. The moments of lightbulbs, the moments when they ask for more homework because they are enjoying learning, the moments of confidence in speaking when they actually look you in the eye and speak.
You can keep up with the progress of the minors at www.willmiller.theworldrace.org. He has been going with me to the jail. He is a past world racer and is back in the Philippines exploring what is next for him. He has been an amazing help and I am so thankful for his ministry. Read from day 22 – present, about what is happening in the lives of the minors. He captures from an outside perspective what I sometimes can’t put into words.
I have never been surfing, I have always wanted to, but I can imagine this is what it feels like. On the board, watching the brilliance of the wave unfold before you, and you, just there, enjoying the ride. Enjoying moments like this! Moments that shape your life, all because God works and invites us to join Him. And like the wave, it unfolds before you brilliantly and you just get to watch in awe of God’s brilliance!
“Some people wait a lifetime” is part of the song. My advice, is to not wait a lifetime to experience the moments God has for you, the plan, the purpose, to be all that you were created to be. There is always MORE of God, always. The invitation stands, don’t wait. Accept the MORE of Him He offers. You won’t be dissapointed, you can’t be.
