Dinner time. In orphanage. In China.
Struggling through white rice….made with more love than any bowl could hold.
First night in orphanage.
Three plane rides far away from home.
And we walk into kitchen.
“Xie xie”….to say, “Thank you” in Chinese.
We then ask….to paint nails….for many.
And fingers and toes….a representation of love.
And Jesus surfaces in my soul.
And how he took the disciples feet. And washed them tenderly.
And I realize. I am simply a servant…..as I paint faithfully.
Then, I see them come.
The many.
Toddlers enter through doors wide open.
And hugs and arms reaching not enough.
They place a baby in my arms. I get to hold him.
Prayers answered.
Holding children….in this orphanage….was to be forbidden.
Smiles. Giggles. Playing peek a boo with one of the children.
And it’s funny how the heart of God….a servant. One act of kindness….breaks down walls.
Hands and feet touched. Not by us….
But by the extended hand of God.
And how He could of come on a Kings throne….
But, He didn’t.
And how servants arms get more….than any palace or wealth or prestige could own.
And I want more of Him.
There. In an orphanage. In China.
And for The Humble Servant….
I am thankful!
22 Comments
Oh, so beautiful. WOW!!
so sweet…it also reminds me…a cup of cold water…sometimes we look for the grand things to do…instead of just doing the humble thing right before us…
Wonderful Jen….thank you.
Hi Jen – such a simple thing to do, but so effective. You are a lovely example to me of the Proverbs woman.
God bless
Tracy
What a beautiful lists of gratitudes. Thanks for sharing.
Popping over from Ann’s place.
Everytime I read your posts I get shivers! Truly. You are a gifted woman and so wonderful to see and hear how God is using you! xoxox
Beautiful photos and words. A beautiful example; thank you!
Visiting from Soli Deo Gloria.
Hi Jen – me again 🙂 thank you for linking up with me. So glad you did.
God bless
Tracy
So beautiful. My heart aches for those little ones. I praise God you are loving them.
lovely this experience seems to be touching you greatly but i find that anytime we go out of our comfort zone to serve we are often the ones blessed…
Heart n Soul – Thank you.
Ells – Yes, the cold cup of water…what a great example the Word gives of others focused living in the humble things….
Tracy – Pointing to Christ…only to Christ, my sister! 🙂
Deborah – Thanks for stopping by & reading!
jds – Blessed by you too….
Joy – Thanks for the visit. Glad you could stop by.
Laura – Only because of the great example He is of love, my friend. Blessings.
Brian – Amen to that! So true! Lord, continue to get us out of our comfort zone…that is my prayer. 🙂
this made me weepy jen. the love, through that gesture… but it also made me sad that they’d originally forbade you to hold the children. why is this? how it makes me ache. thank you so much for sharing sister.
may God bless the hands of those who held the feet that needed love… thank you
Emily – Not 100% why they didn’t want us to hold the children. I presume….so many kids, so few workers. And it seems, if the kids get used to being held…they may need a level of care that the staff are just not able to consistently implement. A little sad…isn’t it? 🙁 Thanks for reading Emily and for your beautiful heart of love for others!
Wolf – Thank you! Blessings to you too. ~ jen
Lovely. I felt for a while like i was there with you.
Sylvia – So good to hear! Thanks for that! ~ jen
Very touching! You are so blessed to be able to do what you do. Visiting from Hopalong Friday bloghop!
The Twerp and I
Stopping by from the Finding New Friends Weekend Blog Hop. I’m following you by GFC. I would love if you stopped by my blog too. Have a great weekend.
Lisa
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It doesn’t take much to show God’s love, does it? Sometimes we focus on the big things and it is often the little things that shine His light the brightest. Thank you for sharing the beautiful moment.
Jesus came to earth as a baby. Think of those who were allowed to HOLD this little one? Simeon, perhaps Elizabeth, those who performed the circumcision and maybe other close friends. When we hold a child and pray over that little person, we do this as unto God. Lovely Post.
Jelly – Absolutely, feel without a doubt, this gift was a gift. Thanks for stopping by today and reading. ~ jen
Lisa – Thanks for the visit! Always love checking out new blogs!
Sharon – Such a great reminder. He is in the little….the least of these…..much more often than the Grandiose! Yet, through the small…the humble..the least of these….He becomes greatest of all! Yes!?
Joyful Noise – What a glorious thought! And so agree….the gift of arms wrapped tight around one of His most precious, Heaven sent.
Thanks everyone for your wonderful sharing! ~ jen
Beautiful! An experience of a lifetime. You can feel the deep emotions in your lovely heartfelt words.
Toni – I have never met you, but I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the thoughtful bookmarkers you crocheted by hand. To see the children’s eyes at such a delight, was indescribable! Thank you for sharing in this experience & providing your gifts of love to bless so, so many children! May He heap blessings upon you! ~ jen