Child's Eyes

        There is something about a child’s eyes that finds a way of getting to your heart. While some are happy and some are sad at times, there is a story that makes each one who they are. Looking into the eyes of the children at Beautiful Gate one thing is clear, there are many stories represented through each child. Some eyes are bright, full of curiosity and energy, while others are tear filled and seeking love. Over the past two and a half weeks so many children have found a direct route to our hearts. Some of whom we have been told their stories while others simply raise their arms looking for a hug and someone to play with.

        Last Sunday the pastor here talked about striving to have a heart after God’s own heart. After hearing the message and just thinking about how much God cares for each of his children it hit me to think about how God looks at each of his children here. How at times his heart may break after seeing what his child is going through and yet other times how he smiles when He gives a child a new life and new hope for the future. He is molding each one and seeking out their hearts so that one day they may know Him and rest in the assurance of His plan from their past and all that has made it to their future and all that He will make it. It is my prayer that we strive each day to have a heart after God’s own heart as we are here at Beautiful Gate and also after we travel back home.