Taking Care of God's Children

I've just returned from volunteering at a special needs school for 3 weeks. I was so blessed, humbled, and amazed. I am filled to the brim with love for these children. They each touched my heart in a special way. I saw some of the most brilliant of smiles and received some of the sweetest of hugs. They were all so genuine and real...they don't pretend...they don't put on a show. They took care of me the way they take care of each other...meaning they act immediately without thinking of the cost...they see a need and meet it. They themselves are God's children but they are also taking care of God's children. I know each will be richly rewarded for the love they show each other.

Not only do the kids take care of each other, but I was able to witness a staff of teachers and caretakers who love those children from the very bottoms of their hearts. The head teacher, in particular, knows more about those 75 children than I know about my closest friends. It was awe inspiring to see them work with the kids and interact with them. In a culture that says that a mentally challenged child is of no worth, this staff is still willing to pour all their energy and love into these children. In addition, I saw a young man who is still considered a youth in Kenya come and volunteer his time daily to support the kids and staff. He challenged me to continue to give of myself expecting nothing in return. It was a pleasure working along side these individuals...they are taking care of God's children. They too will be richly rewarded.

It has moved my heart in many ways to see how I can do more and more to help God's children. There are little things that can go a long way as they say. One thing is to not forget my time and allow those memories to spur me on. It makes me even more excited for the future special needs home and being able to take care of God's children there but I also know that there are things i can do in the here and now for this school. Pray along with me as I seek the Lord on this matter. I also pray that you seek the Lord on this matter as well because there are very feasible ways that we can help. And we too will be richly rewarded heavenward for fulfilling God's commandment to love Him and love others.

My heart hurts because there are people in these children's lives who are not taking care of them. They just went home on break and might face things that they should never have to face. Pray for the parents and guardians to take care of God's children in the way they were commissioned to do.

Take care and God Bless!! I am in Kibera (outside of Nairobi) for a week before I head to Kitale (Western Kenya) to visit an organization there for a few weeks. I look forward to sharing my experiences with you all when I return.