I had a glimpse into the state of fear that some of these children live in daily. It breaks my heart because I feel so helpless. It is then when I have to remind myself that God is in control of EVERYTHING. I have had to rely on his strength rather than my ability (which is so small). In Him all things are possible and I am being reminded of that daily.
There was a little girl who was afraid to go home. When it was time to load the bus she began to weep uncontrollably. I held her for a while and felt so helpless. There was nothing I could say or do to comfort her. So I started to pray. She fell into my arms and continued sobbing. I hurt so badly for her that I began to cry (which I’m sure did not help the situation). She refused to get on the bus to go home. She clung to me and the table whenever someone tried to get her to go. That night she stayed at the CRC until something could be resolved at home. Praise God for the incredible Christian men and women who have devoted their lives to serving these kids through the CRC.
Prayer Requests—Pray for this little girl to feel peace and her Father’s love! Pray that the situation at home will be resolved and that she will feel safe at home. Pray that I will rely fully on God’s strength and not what I can or can’t do.
