5-18-12
I was walking through small alleys in the slums, carefully making each step. I didn't want to step on glass or let my feet sink into the muddy piles of garbage. I could feel the rocks beneath my thin soled shoes and meditated on how uncomfortable it was, wishing I had better quality shoes on. I then looked around me at all my friends. These sweet little boys small feet were walking on this same ground without shoes - most of them have never even had a pair. When I reached my destination I would eat dinner, shower and sleep in a bed, under a roof. They did not have a home to go to. A bed to sleep in. A shower to bathe in... not even clean water to drink.
Through all of this misfortune, it is not what I am most sad about. Most of all it hurts to think they have no one to love them.
That is exactly what we have done for the past four hours... loved them. Hugs, holding hands, teaching school, playing games, painting faces, bandaging and cleaning wombs. I pray they felt loved... not just by us, but by our amazing Savior whose love for them far surpasses mine!
Derek also inturn blessed us today. He asked for paper and a pen and wrote down all the scriptures he has memorized. He also wrote, "for you beasue Jesus loves you!" I am here to bless these kids... but they are blessing me! (Derek also said he was going to ship us out of Uganda if we didn't learn their language! ha)
The police have threatened to come to the program and arrest all the boys. They don't want them causing problems on the streets. Praying and pleading with God for these boys safety.
God has a heart for teh fatherless. Praying these boys feel that love, and trust in that God who can and WILL provide for them!
"He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing" - Deuteronomy 10:18
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| Lining up for dinner at the street program |
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| Playing with legos at the pitch! |
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| My shoe-less friend, Abdul that I was walking with! |
1 comment:
Wow, Jordan. This story is incredible. I am just discovering your blog. I am excited to read about all of your adventures and the many amazing ways that God will work through you!
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