Some days the stories of orphans that have been abandoned, abused, and neglected is almost more than I can handle. Some days I wish I didn't know the stories. Ignorance would be a lot easier.
And yet, I'm reminded of Proverbs 24:12...
"Once our eyes are opened, we can't pretend we don't know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls, knows what we know, and holds us responsible to act."
In the coming days and weeks, I'd like to share some stories with you. Stories of people that have become aware. People that are seeking to make a difference in the lives of orphans.
I pray that these stories will open YOUR eyes. And then I pray that you will find a way to act. Adoption. Foster Care. A donation to a family that needs financial support. A mission trip. Knitting for orphans.
Whatever God leads you to do, I pray that you will do it.
If you're not ready for your eyes to be opened - if you would rather remain blissfully unaware - I encourage you to NOT read this blog for a few weeks.
Links to the 'Becoming Aware' blog posts so far...
The Stewart Family
J&B, and One Less
Knitting for Orphans
Witness the Process
Ethiopia
Kirill's Story, and our Mighty God
Literal Eyes Being Opened
5 comments:
Bless you for posting this scripture! I guess I've read it but not really pondered it. You are right~ SO much easier to not know or thing about but what a blessing we would miss. Bless you for sharing stories that will touch hearts and save orphans!!!
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I can't wait to hear these stories!
I cant wait!!!
I love this verse! I'd never heard it that way before so I had to copy it down. I can't wait to hear all the stories!
I feel like I could have written this. Some people just don't want to know... and some days I wish I didn't. Looking forward to your stories!
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