Reminiscing

Earlier this year I had the marvelous privilege of taking care of some of the greatest kids in the world from Port Au Prince(PAP), Haiti. I was working with a ministry called Danita's Children. After the earthquake in January('10), she housed some of the misplaced orphans from PAP. This brought in the need for extra volunteer help... so by the grace of God I went.

I saw the Lord do incredible things while I was there. But far greater than anything, I saw Him heal hearts and lives through His Love. That will never get old! Each time I am able to witness His Spirit work healing into someone's inner life, I am filled with extreme rejoicing and excitement. I never get tired of it! It almost seems to get better every time! I love to watch Him work. He is so faithful and so mighty. and there is nothing too great for Him! And His Love! Who can understand it? It reaches higher and deeper than any other love! The only Love that is willing to sacrifice and give up everything for the sake of others. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). " Oh, how deep the Father's Love for us! And truly, it is enough.

I have days where the thought of never seeing those kids again seems unbearable. The children I cared for were only with Danita temporarily until they could get settled again. They are now back in PAP (or near there). Not being able to see them anymore becomes such a deeper reality when you don't even know where they are or how you could ever find them. Sometimes in my heart, I fear for them. I am scared that they are not being taken care of as they ought... afraid that they aren't being taught about Jesus... afraid that no one is loving them with the very love from the Father's heart. But the moment those fears creep in, the Father whispers to my soul, "Leah, they are mine, and I love them far more than you. I know where they are, I see them... I have not forsaken nor forgotten them. I will care for them, I will teach them, I will love them. Do not worry, do not be afraid, only believe." And though it often takes every bit of me to yield my trust to Him... I do, and His peace fills my heart as He assures me that He cannot be unfaithful.

So I continue to trust Him with their lives. I continue to allow Him to heal my heart. I continue to believe that His love is enough and it cannot fail.

Mwen Renmen Ou, my precious PAP kiddos. Your Father Loves you, and He is with you, HE will never leave you. He is faithful, and He will always care for and love you.