As we prepare to travel *soon*
I am nervous and downright giddy, all at
the same time.
I simply cannot wait to meet Shu Li.
A dozen scenarios have gone through my mind
on how things will be in those first few days.
From horribly difficult to sweetly smooth.
The
unknown can be exciting and nerve-wrecking!
I have carefully gone through all of Shu Li's new clothes
and items that we have purchased over the past
few months and chosen various styles and sizes to
bring with us.
All of these things are now nestled neatly and tightly
into her hot pink suitcase.
I already feel so blessed to be her Mama!
But a separate excitement is churning in my heart
about going to Ch*na...
I simply can't wait to go to BJ.
No, not to climb the Great Wall,
or go to the Forbidden City, etc., etc.
Been there and done that.What my heart is leaping to do is to hug the necks
of our sweet friends Bill and Lynsay...
and to hold and pray over the babies they care for.
And I can assure you,
I will take a gazillion pictures to share with you.
But for today,
I have a challenge for you.
Would you prayerfully consider "holding" these babies
yourself??
What I mean is,
maybe you can't go and directly have them
in your arms....
BUT,
you CAN (oh yes you can), "hold" them by supporting
them with a donation.
Even committing to monthly sponsor one of these
beautiful babies.
There are so many large ministries who care for
orphans...and GOD BLESS THEM!!
They all make a huge difference and if that's
where God has called you to give your funds,
then by all means, continue to do so.
But if you feel a tug at your heart for this
little ministry, a ministry that God has blessed so greatly
and performed miracle after miracle through,
take a leap of faith and give.
Maybe you think your little donation won't
make a difference.
Please don't think that way!!
Remember what Jesus did with a little
boy's sack lunch that he was
so willing to share.
Jesus Himself told us that in this life we would
have troubles.
And certainly, in this lean economy many of
us are having troubles.
But never once did Jesus say,
"During difficult times, hold on tight to your
money....look out for your own bank account.
Every man for himself!"
HARDLY!!
Even in difficult times....
especially during
difficult times, is the time to give.
Please do yourself a favor,
pray, go read their blog(s),
pray,
look at those precious babies,
pray,
read about the miracles of God's provision,
and
pray.
Then do what God calls you to do.
Simply click on the picture!