March 05
Sara’s Heart
Happy is the person who thinks about the poor.
Psalm 41:1 (NCV)
Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God's family….
I Peter 2:17a (NCV)
I look at Sara’s picture on my desk. She comes from a poor Ecuadoran family and it is our joy to sponsor her at a Compassion International project. In the picture, she is standing on her school playground in her pink dress and white tights. I have the feeling these are her very best clothes. She focuses on the camera with a subtle pride and she poses with purpose. She has a no nonsense look on her face and has subconsciously placed her hands on her hips. Somehow, she reminds me of General Douglas MacArthur.
This girl is a leader I tell myself and very smart. I take my eyes off her charming hispanic face to reread her letters. Her sweet spirit comes out in every one of them. She is a proud little girl with a heart of great love and a desire for so much more.
Consistently, she says, “I love you so much,” or “I say goodbye with so much love,” or "I love to hear from you,” or “God bless you,” or "I pray for you every night,” or just “with love.”
Lately, she’s written much more than I have and, in her last letter, I heard a subtle plea. What got my attention was the fact it wasn't Sara communicating the point to me but her teacher. Her tutor took up her cause and wrote on her behalf, “She loves you so much. She wants you to please write back to her more often.”
I can’t help but think to myself, I’ve let you down. I’m sorry. Yes, you are right. I need to write. I love you too—so much. I love you in Christ. And today, I will tell you in a letter and I hope it makes you smile! May God bless you too!
Lord, You have allowed my words to touch others’ hearts. May you bless this letter today and may it help Sara’s love grow, not just for me, but for You. Amen.
Sara’s Heart
Happy is the person who thinks about the poor.
Psalm 41:1 (NCV)
Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God's family….
I Peter 2:17a (NCV)
I look at Sara’s picture on my desk. She comes from a poor Ecuadoran family and it is our joy to sponsor her at a Compassion International project. In the picture, she is standing on her school playground in her pink dress and white tights. I have the feeling these are her very best clothes. She focuses on the camera with a subtle pride and she poses with purpose. She has a no nonsense look on her face and has subconsciously placed her hands on her hips. Somehow, she reminds me of General Douglas MacArthur.
This girl is a leader I tell myself and very smart. I take my eyes off her charming hispanic face to reread her letters. Her sweet spirit comes out in every one of them. She is a proud little girl with a heart of great love and a desire for so much more.
Consistently, she says, “I love you so much,” or “I say goodbye with so much love,” or "I love to hear from you,” or “God bless you,” or "I pray for you every night,” or just “with love.”
Lately, she’s written much more than I have and, in her last letter, I heard a subtle plea. What got my attention was the fact it wasn't Sara communicating the point to me but her teacher. Her tutor took up her cause and wrote on her behalf, “She loves you so much. She wants you to please write back to her more often.”
I can’t help but think to myself, I’ve let you down. I’m sorry. Yes, you are right. I need to write. I love you too—so much. I love you in Christ. And today, I will tell you in a letter and I hope it makes you smile! May God bless you too!
Lord, You have allowed my words to touch others’ hearts. May you bless this letter today and may it help Sara’s love grow, not just for me, but for You. Amen.
posted by Craig Soderquist at 9:16 PM
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