the heart of the matter

so where do i begin to explain the emotions and the revelation that this event and this situation in our world brings to me. its big and the change needed is huge...and it will happen. i believe that our God is big. when people remember that we are all one human family and that what happens in Uganda, or Haiti, or Cambodia...all is connected i believe the world will be more peaceful. We must not live in a bubble, but recognize the authenticity of life...good or bad. awareness is where change begins and these events are first about giving people a window so that ignorance can no longer exist. one of my favorite quotes by Margaret Mead says...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens CAN change the world indeed, its the only thing that ever has."

so all that to lead into us and the small group of citizens making an impact for change in the world...

before we set out for the three hour journey to Tallahassee papa beaver prayed for us and said something that is sticking with me...

not to be afraid to weep and mourn for this situation because its the heart of the Father. i am paraphrasing as he worded it all really beautifully. but essentially saying when we mourn we are showing Him we care and care with Him. these child soldiers are His children and if my heart aches...i cant even imagine how much His does. I do this...i go after...we go after it because every good thing in us come from Him and i long to please him...

in this world today i feel its trendy to go green, to be an activist...and that is beautiful, but in 10 years it could just be that with not much change. i say this because if the heart of the matters we are fighting for our not rooted in the Heart of Jesus...His restoration, redemption and peace it too can turn into something that doesn't end up being productive or real. i am NOT saying that someone who doesn't know the Lord wont make change, but i feel for people that are followers of Jesus...we must get to the heart of the matter. our intention should be to please our Father in heaven...to cry out with Him...not just to be a trend.

i feel like i might have to write more on this later as my thoughts seem to not be making sense and i feel there is lots more to say about this, but cant wrap my thoughts around it quite yet. i know that mama Kathy and papa beaver are extremely excited that we have gotten involved and are feeling that perhaps one day Uganda will be added to places much ministries are taking a part in. who knows...brainstorming is always going on here as God is Big and they are never afraid to take on something else...for with Him ALL things are possible!