Perspective

Yeah.  That is something that I often lack.

I'm sure this comes as no surprise to all of you, but I can sort of forget that there is a world beyond, well...mine.

The couple that runs the orphanage in Guatemala came to visit our church yesterday.

Mike and Dottie truly see themselves as the parents of the 2900 children that have come through their home.  They told countless stories of individual boys and girls. 

The stories of abuse were unfathomable.  

Unfathomable.

Yet the stories of hope were equally unfathomable.

Only the cleansing power of Jesus' blood could erase the memories of pain and suffering these kids have faced.

Only the loving care of a Heavenly Father could heal the wounds caused by evil men.

There are scars from the torture, but there are smiles upon their faces.

Only Jesus, y'all.  Only Jesus.

Not only are these kids being freed from the chains of their past, but they are embracing a future filled with hope.  They are going to college.  They are getting married and having families.  They are lawyers and doctors and evangelists and teachers.

They are whole.

I was so convicted of how small I am.

I am ashamed that I complain of my fear of flying when these kids have experienced daily fear beyond anything that I will ever understand.

I was really put in my place.

This trip is not about me.  It is not about The Carney's.  It is not even about the kids.

It is about God.

The God that has protected and rescued and healed 2900 children can certainly take care of my family for a week.

As new fears were beginning to creep into my mind, new hope was also being planted.

God is so much bigger than I can comprehend.

Comments

[jean]

I agree that God is bigger then anything. But he needs you and your family, and your friends to help him succeed. Your fears are understandable. Embrace them. It's all part of Gods plan. And if you can't embrace them, get a prescription. Those happy pills will help to get you through.

[Capri Kel]

God is bigger than
The air I breath
The world we'll leave
God will save the day
And all will say
My Glorious
And all you ever do
Is change the old to new
People we believe that.
Chris Tomlin W/Passion

Oh yes, He is a BIG G God!

[Angie]

I once heard it said, "The only thing comprehensible about God is how incomprehensible He is." :)

I have your trip and the orphanage in Guatemala on my prayer list, and I'll keep praying... that He will continue to fill you with His peace and hope in the midst of very real fears.

[Dana Jones]

It is always good for us to see with perspective, but also to remember:

He counted every hair on your head, too!

[Amy @ By His Grace]

WOW! What an amazing post! I know that God has great things in store for you and your family and I can't wait to read it here. God will protect, God will guide, God will love.

[Jen]

Thanks for the reminder. It is an awesome thing to come face to face with the living God. It reminds me of that verse in Hebrews:

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our "God is a consuming fire." Heb 12:28-29

[Debra]

This is just awesome. I just can't wait to hear all that God teaches me through your trip to Guautemala. Keep sharing! God is so good isn't He!

[Dawn W]

Wow. Don't ya just love it/hate it when God puts everything in proper perspective???

Blessings!

[Sandy]

Tears...looking forward to hearing more of your story...

[Tammy]

He sure is and I have seen it myself over the last week....personally and through friends who lost their home to a house fire.

Reminds me of this childhood song:

My God is SO BIG
So strong and so mighty
There's nothing my God cannot do!

[Dionna]

Amen.

[Straight-Shooter]

As always you said it all so well.
I can hardly wait to see what miracles He will choose to show you and your fam while you're there...
God Bless you Queenie.

[Sean]

Love your blog - so glad your going. God has big things in store for your family.