Heaven's Very Special Child

After a long break and barely into my second week of work,I finally appreciate the value of weekend ......weekend that simply past so quickly. Ashamely, i dreaded returning to work.

But God is Good. In His wisdom and timely intervention, He reminded me once again how He bought me to into this job, and the purpose and work He has for me here. I was doing the morning duty today which involves 'patroling' the basketball court to ensure that the students on their morning walk dont fight. I stood there, watching them, with tears swelling in my eyes. Once again, the LOrd spoke into my weary heart. He saw my weariness, my anxieties, my fears in my unknown journey ahead. He granted me for the mintues as i stood there watching the children - to see them with His eyes, to feel them with His heart. I saw their simplicity, their joy. I saw them as His precious creations - each and every single one of them. I saw my purpose once again. Thank you Father, for granting me these special few mintues.Thank You Father, for renewing my heart for your children.

One particular incident strike me. A 15 year old boy ran towards another 15 year old or so boy who was simply seated at the chair and striked him hard on his head. I was taken aback when the second boy did not react or even shout back. He simply brushed off the incident. I was deeply touched. How often we react to situations when we were strike unexpectedly? How often we tend to defend ourselves, with the excuse of self defence? I need to learn Father, to remain still before you, and not to react to situations around me.

This is a poem which touched me greatly during my uni years.....i pray that dear LOrd, even as i am physically tired during this journey, i want to be faithful in journeying your goodness and Hands in my life. I know the road ahead is tough, but when i look back, i want to look back with sweetness and fondness knowing that You are with me and that Your Hands have carried me through as You always have done.

Heaven's Very Special Child

A meeting was held quite far away from earth
'It's time again for another birth,'
said the Angels to the Lord above
'This special child will need much love,
His progress may seem very slow
accomplishments he may not show.
And he'll require extra care
from the folks he meets down there.
He may not run or laugh or play
His thoughs may seem quite far away.
In many ways he won't adapt
and he'll be known as handicapped.
So let's be careful where he's sent,
we want his life to be content.
PLease,Lord, find the parents who
will do this special job for you.
They will not realize right away,
the leading role they're asked to play.
But with this child sent from above
come stronger faith and richer love
and soon they'll know the privilege given
in caring for this gift from heaven
Their precious child so meek and mild
is "Heaven's very special child."

Author unknown

Thank you Lord for bringing these students to Grace Orchard. I know you have a special purpose for all the teachers and staff you have placed here. Father, i pray that you will grant each and everyone of us here patience, wisdom and love as we walk into these precious lives.