Happyness |
The students
stood along the wall as she went by. Tears
were flowing like rivers cascading down a mountain. They all said their goodbyes. You could see their pain in their faces. The students stayed along the wall not saying
anything for the longest time, then they start talking about how a little child
made such an impact in their life They all had been her Mama since she arrived
about two years ago. For the time that
she was here, the students FILLED IN as her mother, playing with her, feeding
her, holding her and most of all loving her. But no one could ever replace her
mother.
When in your
life has someone FILLED IN to help you through troubled times? Has someone FILLED IN when you thought you
could not make it on your own ? Has someone FILLED IN when you thought you
were in your darkest time? Has someone FILLED IN to walk with you so you
never felt that you were alone? Has someone FILLED IN to just to
listen to you when you needed to talk? Has someone FILLED IN to pray
with you?
If you said yes
to any of these questions then you received a gift from God. All throughout the Bible it describes our
responsibility to FILL IN (SERVE) as Jesus has taught us. We all face difficult times through out our lives
and what a gift it is to have someone be with us.
In the American
entertainment industry, awards shows are held each year whether in films, music
or Broadway shows. All of theses
programs are televised. When people in the audience are participating in the
program whether it is to present an award or receive one, their seat is
occupied so the room always looks filled. That person sitting there has no other job
than to fill the seat. Our job as
Christians is not only fill the space, but to provide the love and support that
we have been taught.
Today, wherever
you may be, think of someone who you could help by filling in. Could that
someone be you neighbor or maybe a member of your family? How about your co-worker?
God has given each
of us special gifts. He wants us to use them. Become a person that FILLS IN and you will
find that you will receive much more than you ever gave.
And now for the
rest of the story:
Yes that day was
very sad for everyone, but it was a day to celebrate. You see Happyness went home with her father
and aunt. She lived here at the home
because her mother died when she was born and her father couldn’t take care of
her. This is the situation with many of
the children here. Her father now can
start to build a relationship with her filled with joy and love.
We thank God for Irente Children’s Home and the students
and staff who are willing to FILL IN .