Not too long ago we were at the beach with the girls for the
day. Late in the afternoon a group of about 20 children showed up with several
American friends about 100 yards down the beach. Our girls are used to being
the ones hanging out with the Americans, so they were surprised and curious. As
we stood there watching them, Dina turned to me and said “Mama, are they Pearls
too?”
Her question stirred in my heart for several moments. I’m
not entirely sure I know what she was specifically asking. But I know the
answer to her question is one of God’s absolute and beautiful truths. “YES!”
Those boys and girls are Pearls. In fact, we are all Pearls. Every single one
of us was created out of nothing with the specific purpose of being a child of
God. A child that was created to love and to be loved.
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for
choice pearls. And when he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold
everything he owned and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46
Many of you reading this blog have made sacrifices for the
Pearl House. You send money each month. You sacrifice time and money to come
and visit us. You sacrifice your heart and your energy by praying for us. Let
this be a reminder that your sacrifice is well-placed. These pearls are worthy
of your love. And they are worthy of your sacrifice. But we must remember, the
girls of the Pearl House are not the only Pearls out there. They are many many
more. Living in the Northern region of Ghana, the slums of India, the streets
of China. In the war-torn countries, in the peace-filled cities. Amongst the
rich and the poor, the black and the white. Wherever we find ourselves. In
plenty or in want. With an empty nest or one that has just begun to hatch – our
task is singular. It is to love, no matter the cost.
Thank you for being part
of the solution.
Thank you for being an extension of the loving arms of God.
