I am waiting in DC for my flight(s) to Kenya to lead a World Orphans vision trip to visit and spend a week with 3 of our partner churches. Memories from my March trip are still vivid and close to my heart – of individuals like Ennis and her son Morgan, living in the Muthare slums, both fighting the effects of HIV. Of Paul, who was severely beaten during the riots of a year ago. Of Victoria, John, Elizabeth, and Massey – 4 orphans living in the slum behind Fountain of Hope church.

God, continue to open my heart and mind to the plight, suffering and the desperation of so many living without hope. Let me weep with those who weep & rejoice with those who rejoice. Give me eyes to see what you see and what you desire. Give me opportunities to share your love in tangible ways with the precious people you have created in your own image and likeness. Let me experience more of you and understand and fear and follow you more tomorrow than I do today.