Later that evening we went to visit the Slums again. This time we got to teach the story of how Satan tried to overpower God and was banished from Heaven. We told the story in English and one of the kids translated it into Thai because we had it in writing, however, we couldn’t really ask questions but I know that God was stirring in their hearts. We went on to play various games including this really fun game with baby powder!
The kids had such a blast and their faces were white as snow; but more than that their hearts cried out with so much joy and laughter. It was so great to just be the light of Christ and let the Spirit move in the slums. These kids don’t have earthly possessions, we’ve seen most of them in the same outfit every time we see them, their houses don’t always have doors and they have to walk through tons of mud to get to their homes.
However, they are filled with more joy than any rich kid I have ever met. Their hearts are so filled with love and appreciation. They love when we go just to play with them. I’ve learned a lot from these kids, they have very little material possessions but their hearts hold so much more than money could ever buy.
I ask you pray for them to experience God in a profound way. That they will overflow with the love of Christ and that God will be moving in their hearts and drawing them in to be His children. What a blessing it has been to serve these children!
Baby powder!! That makes me think of the flour and gum game we played at lifeteen during our olympics! Remember? Also, what you blogged made me think of the scripture Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, "Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."' We have to have the eyes of children and be child-like to enter into Heaven and I believe those children taught you how to be a child of God! Love you best friend!
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