What is it worth?

Last week the art ministry and I went to a home for children who have been taken from their homes due to parental problems. These kids are in such a need of love, affection, and just someone who will listen to them. We went to present a few skits and share a time with them. It was difficult because most of the kids were from 1-6 years old and wanted to be held or didn’t pay much attention to what we were doing, but I felt privileged to be there and see the reality of what the kids here in Mendoza are living. It is a sad reality and there is so much work to be done.

On the way home I was talking with one of the girls who went with us and she said she couldn’t wait to wash her hands and get out of there. I was so saddened by the outlook she presented. God has put a great burden in my heart for the lost, abandoned and needy children of the world. This girl also began to tell me of how difficult it was for her to be at this home with those kids, they had lice, they were dirty, and they wouldn’t stop touching us. I saw such need and my heart grew sad for these kids. I didn’t ask permission neither did I mention it to anyone but as I began to interact with these kids, I began to pray a blessing over each one, knowing that God could do something great with their lives. After chatting with this girl I began to ponder what she had said and I asked myself:

Is it worth it?

This girl saw these kids as dirty and lice infested. I saw them as kids in need of love.
She couldn’t wait to leave and wash her hands. I wanted to hug as many as possible. Yes, I wanted to wash my hands too, but the moment with them was more important to me.

Is it worth it to get dirty when holding a child longing for love?

Are we too worried about ourselves that we forget the hurting lives of others?

Is it worth it to sit with a child and have the chance of getting lice or are we too selfish that we don’t recognize the opportunity we have to extend God’s kingdom?

I don’t mean to say anything bad about this precious girl, don’t get me wrong, she is a wonderful women of God. But it did make me ponder.

What is it worth to you?

My first week back in Mendoza!

I´m back in Argentina and enjoying the hot weather!
This week has gone by quickly and seems like i have already been here for much longer than that.

I am getting used to the hang of things and getting back into the rythem.
It has been wondeful to see the way GOd has everything planned out! I am getting involved with the people in the neighborhood before we start building the kid´s center in March or April.
Only a couple weeks before i returned, the Director´s wife, Nayda, recieved a call from the community center asking if there was anyone who could provide childcare one day a week while the ladies of the nieighborhood get together for a few hours.
Nayda said that there was no one at the moment, but the I was returning and would possibly be interested. I am SO interested and excited to be working with these kids!
God is really opening the doors and i am walking into many new and amazing things!

That´s about all i have to share for now. I´m sure i will hae much more as God continues to show me the way!

The Victorious

I have been praying about a name for the kid's center/daycare that I am starting and last night I was reading the Bible and praying when God reminded me of a vision He gave me back in February. This vision was about the kid's center, but what I saw was a road with obstacles, God was calling me to walk down this road persevere; at the end of the road stood Jesus with a sign that said "VICTORY". I knew that if i decided to walk down this road, God would give me the strength to get pass the obstacles and receive the victory! Last night as i remembered this vision i began to pray and ask God for a verse confirming this. I felt lead to read Psalms 108. The very last first, Psalm 108:13, says:

"With God we will gain the victory, and He will trample down our enemies."

God showed me that not only walking down this road would I receive victory over the obstacles, but I would be victorious!

I believe that this kid's center should be called "The Victorious - Kid's Center" (El Victorioso - Centro de Niños). I also believe that God has great plans for these children's lives and they will be victorious as well!

Our call of Duty

Something on my mind...

I just watched a movie that brought tears to my eyes and agony to my heart.
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is a powerful movie about the Holocaust and an 8 year old boy who stands up for what's right.

It made me realize the desperate need there is in the world for the gospel. The amount of people that have yet to hear the glorious life-changing news of salvation.

I was reminded of a verse...

THE HARVEST IS PLENTY BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW!

Where are the workers? Why have we forgotten our call? We, as Christians, have been employed by the greatest employer in all the universe; just think, He sends us around the world and provides for our every need! So what are we doing? In what ways are we fulfilling the job we have committed to doing when we chose to follow Christ?

There are too many people dying in the world without the free gift that we hold in our hands. We've been called to give it away. We've been called to be the voice for those without one. We've been called to take a stand for what's right. We've been called to go against the flow, be on the flip-side of society. Why do we blend in so well? Are we making a difference?

I heard a quote from a book that said: "If Christianity were a crime, would you have enough evidence to convict you?"

Those who've been convicted of crimes have proof and evidence of what they've done; do we, as Christians, have proof and evidence of what we've done, of what we are doing?

WE NEED TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM!!! RESPOND TO THE CALL OF DUTY!

In Need of a Name

I need a name.

No a child has not been born.
No a new kitten, puppy, nor goldfish has been brought home from the pet store.

This is something that was conceived in the heart of God.
I have been thinking and praying about a name for this kid's center/daycare that I am starting.
As you may know, the idea of actually building came from a word from the Lord.

1st Chronicles 17 is the passage that lead me on this journey towards building a facility.

I am yet to have peace about a name for this place, and am open to ideas. I cannot guarantee that your idea will be used in the final choice of a name, but it may help in getting me a step farther!

I encourage you to pray about it and read 1st Chronicles 17, maybe you'll be inspired!