Proverbs 24:12

I was sharing with someone special yesterday about what? Child trafficking. Recommending a couple of books to read, though fiction, based on real life experiences and even suggested a couple of movies as well. You know, to get in the know. So they could be informed about what's going on around us. Even here in the U.S.

To this was their response,"Oh, I couldn't read those books or watch those movies."

"HHMMMM, why?", was my question.

"Oh, because it would make me sick. My heart couldn't take it. What am I suppose to do about it anyway? It's up to the government(s) to protect their own."

To this I said,"how could we not know and not do something about it? How can these kids live through this day in and day out and us not respond? Do you know that some are Bella's and Nantuckett's ages?"

{insert birds chirping}

Needless to say, I was in shock. But knowing this lovely person the way I do, it didn't really shock me as much as I wished it had. You see, this blessing is not an adventurous being. This person plays it safe for the most part. This blessing has talked many folks out of doing hard things and into walking the road most travelled. This blessing has, whom I love dearly, convinced me that I couldn't change the world with even one child much less make an impact on the world through taking a chance and stepping outside of myself. Of giving of myself. Of making a sacrifice for the one who has nothing. (Though this person is very giving, loving and would give their life for the ones they love.)

I fell for it for a long time.

That is until God got a hold of me and told me differently. He brought Proverbs 24:12 (NLT) to my attention:
Don't excuse yourself by saying, "Look, we didn't know." For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.

I'll be honest and say that sometimes, I really wish I didn't know. I guess at times, ignorance is bliss and yet knowledge is suppose to be a way for us to guard and protect ourselves. Yes, sometimes, it seems to be to much.

Sometimes, it seems to be overwhelming and arrogantly I think, "Who am I that I can make a difference?"

Then God so sweetly speaks to my heart and says,"Dear one, you are not to make a difference on your own. It's through Me, My power, that I will make a difference through you."

How can I not say to my LORD, just as Isiah did,"Here I am LORD. Send me!" I don't want to play it safe. I want to be the one that goes. I want to be the one that says,"I didn't ignore the voice that was saying to me,'Go left or go right.' Yes, I went right where He told me to go." That's the legacy I hope to share with and instill in my children, grandchildren and every generation that comes after until our Saviour comes to get us.

Please hear my heart when I say that I am not judging this person at all!!! My heart is for this precious child of God to step outside of themself and grab hold of the things that are much better. Grab hold of what breaks God's heart. Know that they can't change the world but with God's help they can change one person's world. I adore this person. Love them so much. I do. I just want more for them and for my family. I want to live as Jesus did, caring for the least of these. Stepping outside of my comfort zone continuously. Sharing in the life of those the world says are useless.

So what are you going to do? Are you going to be the one who says,"Oh my heart couldn't take knowing that?" or are you going to be the one that says,"Here I am. Use me to make a difference in one person's life."

Be blessed friends. May God pour out His riches on you today as He has on the birds chirping outside of my window.

Seeing the World through His eyes.
Laurie