More than a Sunrise to Me

I am always amazed at the unique new sunrise that God brings each morning.  The color explodes in the tapestry of the Heavens as I look up and get a glimpse of God's splendor.  Each day a unique combination of color and light, unlike any other day before.  A constant reminder of a new day and new, unique opportunity to see God create a work of art in us and in the lives around us. 

As I climbed the mountain this morning, I could see that rising over the other mountains was an amazing array of light and I knew another awesome sunrise was coming.  As I turned the bend to ascend to the top of the mountain, the scene was unfolding behind me.  I wanted to look back, but yet I wanted to get to the top in good time and turn to see the fullness of it all from the highest point.  I continued on with anticipation of what I would see when I got to the top, fighting the urge to turn and spoil the surprise of the precious new sunrise. 

It made me think of all the times in my life that I have wanted to look back and just 'check' to make sure I hadn't missed something.  All the times I have had to will myself to continue on, trusting in God's amazing plan and anticipating the splendor of His glory.  There are times when we see His plan unfolding before our eyes and there are times we must just continue on, moving forward and trusting in Him. He will reveal something unique, beautiful and amazing...in His timing.

Today I enjoyed a refreshing walk, a wonderful time of fellowship with God AND the bonus of a gorgeous sunrise!

 

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.    Psalm 145:3

The Things We Don't Talk About

 

 

I have learned over the past year to write my to-do list in pencil. The list changes frequently, especially in order of priority. What I think is top priority, quickly gets replaced by the set of eyes in front of me at the moment, as I have to decide what needs taken care of now and what can wait. Sometimes I have to look a little deeper into those eyes to see that it's not really about whatever the latest request is. That is usually an excuse to come around, because something deeper is going on behind those eyes. Sometimes they end up sharing and sometimes we sit in silence for what seems like an eternity and I quickly forget my to-do list and pray for whatever it is that they can't talk about. Our children have stuff buried deep inside their hearts and minds that sometimes their smiles can't hide. Sometimes I feel guilty sharing about our beautiful, peaceful Faith Home and leaving out the stuff that hurts. The reality of raising children who have been abandoned and abused, breaks my heart and often brings me to my knees in tears. We have been taking several of our children to a psychologist and have many more who need treatment as well. We don't want to just put a bandaid over the gaping wounds of their hearts, we want to help them find healing. We have found a psychologist who has agreed to come and work out of our clinic on the weekends to evaluate our kids and give them the best course of treatment. This is something that will be an ongoing priority for this ministry and it will cost money. About $750 a month that we don't have in the budget. I don't know who or where the money will come from, but I am trusting and knowing that God will provide. So as I look at my unfinished to-do list, I think of one of our girls who now has eyes filled with hope instead of defeat. I think of the amazing youth service we had last night after hours of a porch full of kids practicing for a drama that spoke of 'not waiting until its too late'. Some of those kids who a few months ago could care less about anything. I saw them come to life and work together as a team and minister to others. I also see others with empty eyes, full of pain and despair that I so desperately want to help. I pray that we can get them all the help they need to live life to the full, the way God intended them to. I pray that we can help them become powerful witnesses to the world around them. Please pray with us as we seek healing for our children. May we always remember to write our to-do lists in pencil and the needs of the person in front of us on our hearts.

God Bless, Christina Massey, Director Faith Home Ministries -Honduras