December 1, 2010
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Lending Some Faith…
My kids and some dorm parents at the children’s home continue to discuss the possibility of war with North Korea. After the shellings from North Korea last week on an island that killed 4 people, this following the warship sinking last March, my kids are all the more nervous about a possible attack. They continue to ask me what I will do if a war happens. They are kids. They wouldn’t know how to take care of themselves if such a disaster were to strike, such as North Korea bombing Seoul. So when they ask, with their eyes wide open in concern, all I can do is smile in return and reassure them that if something were to happen I would come straight to the home and help look out for them. As I’ve told them that they have nothing to fear because God is with us, I’ve watched them still struggle with the thought of God truly protecting and providing for them. I’ve shared with them stories of miraculous protection and provision for other children homes in war torn nations. And that in the darker of circumstances God reveals Himself in even greater ways. The kids listen, but I can tell their faith isn’t strong enough yet. And so I tell my kids, “Even if you don’t have faith, my faith will cover you. Don’t worry.” And somehow, that is what helps.
We shine as light in the world to direct people to the true light. The moon is a reminder that there is a greater light that is continually shining and will be revealed in just a short time. I’m praying for my kids that their eyes will gradually be led from the light I’m shining to the true light of this world. I long for that explosion of faith, and I know it is coming soon.
God bless!
