We all know that song. We've sung it, and taught it to our children. We know that it's true because we have scriptures account of Jesus telling his disciples to let the little children come to Him. Jesus tells us to have the faith of a child and that whoever embraces a child, embraces Him. God's love for children is obvious all throughout the New Testament I've always known that. I had it hit home in a fresh way yesterday.
For those of you who haven't read it, I strongly recommend "Heaven Is For Real" by Todd Burpo. Todd chronicles the life of his family over a 3-4 year time period, beginning with his almost 4 year old son Colton's emergency appendectomy. I won't spoil it for you, but in one chapter, Todd recounts Colton's incessant reminders that God "reeeeaaallllyyy" loves children. In fact, eventually, Todd has to almost force him to stop.
That makes me all the more excited to continue on this journey. If God really loves children, then i want to make sure that I am loving them all the more. How can I better serve as His hands, His feet, His voice to those around me than to love them as He does and to make REAL sure that they know He reeeeaaalllyyy love them?
Frank and I and a small team of others are meeting on Tuesday to firm up plans for us to begin operations on the property I spoke to you about last. We have hiked the full property twice now and are just amazed by God's provision. I hope to bring you lots of details next week. Please pray for us. We need a big "shot" of Holy Spirit power as we seek to follow God's plan for these kids.
Blessings!!
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