The Rhythm of My Heart
Last night Ryan and I, along with Michael and Suzanne G, attended a concert by the African Children's Choir in Bloomington. I was mesmerized by their talent and by their smiles. They danced and sang for two hours, some in their native languages and some in English. The first time I heard of the choir was through Lysa TerKeurst at Hearts at Home. She actually adopted two of the boys from the choir. Their story is an amazing one. I couldn't believe the choir was going to be so close, so I jumped at the chance to see them.
My heart longs to call one of these children my own. I cannot explain the weight that lays on my heart as I wait to provide a family to a child that has none. I will be in Ethiopia in 35 days with Suzanne and 12 great LCC students. I am hopeful that God's love for these forgotten children will be shown through us. Many have asked how I am going to leave the children there and come home. I don't know the answer to that, but I know that I have to DO something! I can no longer sit idly by, my hands must be put to God's service.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send Me!" Isaiah 6:8
posted by Deanne at
10:27 AM
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I know what your heart is saying because mine says it too. Not that I'm ready to adopt a child, but I know how it is to long for something like that, to long to DO something, to make a difference, to stop sitting around and to do what God has called us to do. I'm so excited to be going to Romania and spending time with the kids in the orphanage. My heart breaks most for children, especially children who are without a family or suffering in some kind of way. Thanks so much for sharing your heart, and we'll have to talk about our experiences when the time comes... <3 you!
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Briana Johnson, At
March 2, 2009 at 4:34 PM
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