God has blessed me with so many amazing people in my life, so many people who encourage me, who challenge me, who love me. I never cease to be amazed at how richly God blesses His children, though we never, ever deserve it. In the past few weeks, I have been especially blessed by one young man in particular.
I never had a biological little brother, but God has certainly blessed me with a lot of “little brothers.” I never really thought I wanted a younger brother growing up. I guess I figured the torment I received from my older brother was enough! (Just kidding, Ryan! I love you!) But, God has thought otherwise throughout my life. I have been blessed to have some amazing young men in my life. And, I know that my relationships with each one of them has brought me to where I am today, doing what I am doing now.
Destiny? Maybe…
In being here, I have the absolute honor and privilege of working alongside a couple of amazing young men to impact this nation. Whether they like it or not, I have adopted them as my little brothers. They themselves are brothers but so different (as so often happens). Today I am going to talk about one of them. (I am sure the other one will get a post at some point in the future.)
“My heart breaks for Cambodia.” Those are the words that appear when you ask this 18-year-old, recent high school graduate about what motivates him. His heart breaks for the ugliness in his nation. He wears a bracelet that says, “seek justice,” and he does. He loves deeply. He prays faithfully. He inspires and challenges me daily. He holds little girls’ hands to cross the street. He carries little boys on his shoulders. He sees the world around him and all of the things that are wrong and genuinely makes strides to change them, to bring God’s kingdom to earth. He has wisdom and maturity and faith far beyond his 18 years.
The future ahead of him is great, and I am so thankful that I am allowed the privilege to be a part of it for a season.
And it just so happens that his name means destiny…
Ah...love it...crying...wish I could hug him! I love you. Thank you for letting me see Cambodia and the world through your eyes. I treasure you. And thank you for loving my lil guys. I hope you see them in the eyes of the boys you meet and the ones you strive to help. I pray your relationship and living with them helps drive the passion burning inside you to make a difference for other little boys. If God brought you into our home to help propel you on in this time then ALL PRAISE BE TO JEHOVAH WHO HAS THE BIG PICTURE. How sweet He is in how He prepares our hearts! I pray your lil bros follow your footsteps and change their world!
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