What do we do with it? It has been something we have been trying to wrap our minds around. The more you get involved the more complex it becomes. It can be so overwhelming that it is easy to say - forget it. But Jesus didnt say forget it. In fact over in the Bible God speaks about being the father to the widow and the orphan, and HE is the Defender of the weak andthe oppressed.
I meet with Christina - she is a new believer - a single mom and hungray to study God's Word. She is reading James so as a family we are reading it. The words that pop off the page " Pure and faultless that is pleasing to God is looking after the widow and the orphan and not being corupt by the world". Go down to chapter 2 and he says the "poor in the eyes of the world are rich in faith and His kingdom belongs to them." we are so seeing this truth. I usedto think that these verses were for the sake of the widow and the orphan but I think it is Gods grace to us - becxause spending time and sharing our lives with the poor we are finding is Gods grace to us. It is seeing God's Kingdom on earth in its purest form.
WE went whale watching the other day - that was a grand day - The weather was perfect and God made the whales dance for us. It was soo incredible - but driving there we passed another township (i dont know the name, I will find out) where 1.1 million people live - just for perspective Masi has 30,000 people. SA is truly a unique place where 1st world and 3rd world are right across the street.
What I am also learing is that we just need to be faithful to what God is calling us to do each day. " Who despises the day of small things" If we each do our small part somehow God works through it and wilkl make all things beautiful. Gods gloryu is everywhere in the mountians, in the ocean, in the sunsets, in the whales, in the faces of our african friends. in the laughter of the children. Just taking time to see this has been huge to me.
Today we will start gathering materials and building a new shack for a single Zim mother who has two small children and she has AIDS. she live in an 8x8 shack with no floor and no roof. when it rains she has puddles and it is always damp. Praying that she shes the love of Jesus in this act of love. This is what you are all a part of. Meeting the needs of the distress widow and orphan. So humbling to be part of God's family, you are all part of this mission, praying for Gods blessing on each of you. Gotta go - Marcy
3 comments:
Hey Marcy,
We are still here praying. Keep up the great blogs...I love your heart! If we can just learn to see the world through other people's eyes and witness the works of God...it is so good. Thank you for sharing your heart and your journey. You are such a blessing to all who know you! I will be saying some extra prayers in preparation for your return. I know you will be glad to come home, but also torn to leave your new friends. Enjoy each moment and keep seeking God's face in all of it.
Love,
Tina
Hi Smiths!!!
We have loved reading the blog. What an amazing journey for your family. It sounds just perfect for you guys and clearly God has been gracious in so many ways. We will be praying for all of the different people that you have talked about and for your safe return home.
We miss you guys and cannot wait to see and talk to you in person about this amazing experience.
All is well here...Cam has been on crutches for a week. He sprained his foot at Gun Lake while chasing David! Thank goodness he didn't break anything. He has Jitters Day at WMS tomorrow-the 21st. Caroline has logged 20 hours driving so far and is doing very well. Neal is happy because he has some "white space" on his e-mail page for 2 days in a row! I am holding on to each day left of summer.
Well you have one week to go! Enjoy every moment. I wish I could see the ocean you are seeing..I surely would be searching for shells. God created them just like us; each one unique and beautiful in its own way and they start off perfect, but end up some more broken than others.
Blessings to you all.
With love, The Glaesers
Marcy, I am really enjoying reading your thoughts and reflections. Over the past couple of weeks, I have prayed this worship song that I love for your family:
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
Was it far beyond my reach?
Give me your heart for the once forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
As I have head this song, God has brought you to mind and it has been a great one to pray for you. Stay safe and we look forward to reading more...
Nicole
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