Easter Meditations

"I lay in a field, filthy, covered in dirt and blood, and You picked me up, washed me off, and dressed me in royal robes.

I stood looking through the lattice, parentless and fatherless, and You came and adopted me.

I wandered and fell in a thorny ditch, and You reached Your staff down to me and drew me to Your breast.

I stood a shabby beggar before You, and You bid me enter Your courts and take my seat beside You.

I was invisible, unnoticed, and inconsequential, and You called me by name and gave me a purpose.

I was dispirited and cast down, and you were the lifter of my head.

I was weary and worn, and You filled me with Your strength and power.

I was aching and hurting, and You applied Your healing balm to my wounds.

I was miserable and filled with doubt, and You cheered me and gave me hope.

I was screaming and rioting, and You whispered quietly to my heart.

I stood outside the gates, and You turned and with one glance, welcomed me.

I had no legal right and no official papers, and You waived the requirements, and paid for me."

(my mom's Easter meditations)

Happy Easter!

Mozambican co-workers

Belarmino, Abel &Vitoria 
(with their grandson) and Luke (who took the pictures) just drove my truck up to visit the house and the church in Inhambane.

They helped with maintenance on the house.

Visiting the local church.

Meeting with the leaders. 

Please keep my beloved Mozambican co-workers in prayer as God continues His work in Inhambane -

Abel & Vitoria 

Belarmino & Albertina 

Daniel & Luisa

(Juka and Elina as they study in Brazil)

I'm eager to get back and join them!

Praying with my co-workers

With Ermelinda, the women's group leader in Inhambane.