They sit there alone. Untouched. As time catches them….passes away….the days of their lives.
Empty.
Hands fail to grip much. Mothers love. Fingers gripping for any hope of touch.
These. The forgotten ones.
And yet, each with a story.
And, it’s easy to think…..because we are far. Have lives.
These images of children need not consume our minds.
….Or somehow don’t exist….because we don’t see them.
Yet, God sees.
And they are just as precious as the one’s filled with games. And laughter. And love from close kin.
They are precious in the eyes of Him.
And I remember when….I was like them.
Locked in rooms of self-centeredness.
Isolated from a world incapable of receiving….
Anything less than perfect.
And I was far from healthy. Broken in every way.
And the touch of love…..from anyone……a stranger……would have been enough….
To break the curse of feeling estranged.
Lost.
Forgotten……in a world gone wrong.
The song of hope seemed far back then.
When walls of self caved in….to the one thing I thought I was protecting….
Me.
As these children…and I, once….and the world….waits for a Savior.
One free from condemnation. One absent of all hate.
One….requiring not….they become “clean” before coming to Him.
A Savior Cry…..that doesn’t fall on deaf ears.
And how He bends down and hears the “The Savior Cry”. Always.
For even strangers. And heathens. Yes, sinners know….Love is the answer.
Today, at study with Women……One sharing about her son from foster care.
Broken. Angry. Destructive. Attachment issues.
Yet, now….age three. A totally different person.
Cuddles. Hugs. Clinging to mom…His representation of God.
And her testimony attests…
Love is enough…..to cover every sin. All abuse. All injustices undeserved.
Love washes clean…..images of crimson splattered children.
Sets free.
As I read….
And how bows and cuddling and mother’s dreams were questioned…..
But how….Jesus. The God of all. Came. And in time….Redeemed.
And how there is hope.
Always.
In the one who Rescues.
The one who sees the desolate. The one who can deliver….
These children in an orphanage in China….
The foster child at Women’s Bible Study.
Karen’s daughter once neglected.
And how He delivered….quite remarkably….the once orphaned….
Me.
And how……I am thankful.
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Praying for your trip!!!
May God show you glimpses of the difference you make. I hope to make the same type of journey one day.
Love,
Karen
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May God bless you for all that you are doing, I Love your blog, just stopping by from Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop, hope to see you back over at http://www.clippin4acause.com!!
Karen – Thanks for your prayers! How neat the picture of the orphanage of where your daughter was from on your site. That alone will be a treasured gift to give your daughter one day. Blessings ~ jen
Charlotte – Glad to have you here. Thanks for your encouragement. ~ jen
Painfully beautiful…I have several friend who have children from china…such heart breaking stories they tell…
yes…being grafted in… adopted by Love…
Blessings…and good weekend dear friend…
Ells – The stories of the children. I don’t know if I could bare to hear…let alone witness it firsthand. And yet, how….God reaches down and can save…despite it all. What a mighty testament to His goodness & love! Thanks my friend. Have a great weekend also!
Hi Jen,
This post (and the pictures)warms my heart! They certainly do all have a story, and they are a special and unique gift from God. His love and grace is intended for us all.
Thanks for being such a blessing and making such a difference!
Blessings and hugs,
Denise
Denise – And to think that God sees each one….
Always in awe at how far and wide and deep our Father’s love is.
And how it is His desire that not one would be lost…but that all would be saved. What a GREAT God we have! Thanks for your comment, Denise. Many Blessings ~ jen
This is so touching. God will richly Bless you.
This is beautiful.. Jesus.. His blood, the definition of love.. may we all be wrapped in Him. Praying for those babies who are under God’s watchful eye may you show them the love God longs for them to feel. Praying for you and your trip.
Judy – Thank you.
Misty – I so value the prayers of each one of you! Yes, may He move through our feebleness…be found strong through our weakness…and someone, by His goodness and grace be glorified through our willingness. Bless you. ~ jen
Wow, what a moving post! I’m an adoption advocate too. We were blessed to adopt 2 children from South Korea. Our church just opened an orphanage in Uganda and our whole family is involved with Orphan awareness. This is a link to my 11 yr olds blog http://www.punkymonkeymissions.blogspot.com/
I can’t wait to share your blog with her!
Jennifer from Just Wedeminute
Jennifer – What a blessing indeed…to adopt 2 children from South Korea. Love you & your churches heart for the world! Will be sure to check out your 11 yr old’s blog! Thanks for coming by…and for your comment. ~ jen