A friend sent this link to me and I wanted to share. A girl named Brittany Baker wrote the below song after visiting Maria’s Big House of Hope (One of Show Hope’s homes for orphans in China who have special needs). It is my prayer too!
“Make It Me, Lord”
Pulling into a ‘Great Big House’ on Father’s Day night
Hoping to SEE the needs of the orphans plight
But when she called me ‘Mama,’ then my heart did break
All they need is a family; who will fight for their sake?
Make it me Lord; take my hands.
I may be broken Jesus, but I’ll fulfill your commands.
Help me live out your example of love,
That they may know it comes from above.
Walking into a small room with mats on the floor
Seeing so many children that are broken and poor
But when I put the boy down, he reached up to me
All they need is a family to love unconditionally.
Make it me Lord; take my hands.
I may be broken Jesus, but I’ll fulfill your commands.
Help me live out your example of love,
That they may know it comes from above.
The needs are so great; our hands are so small.
Give us ears to hear Your specific call.
Make it me Lord; take my hands.
I may be broken Jesus, but I’ll fulfill your commands.
Help me live out your example of love,
That they may know it comes from above.
That they may know it comes from above.
Help me live out your example of love,
ReplyDeleteThat they may know it comes from above
This is such a profound statement. To think that we are the example of Jesus' love that others see, who may not otherwise get a glimpse of Jesus, is an overwhelming thought! Without Jesus in us, it is an impossible goal but with Him, and through Him, may we all live this out everyday!
BTW, on a previous post...I was given a new perspective on the questions regarding adoption because it was from a child. MB shared with me one of her Sunday School classmates was confused and thought I must be her step-mom since she (MB) has another mom. I had to pray for His guidance as I sought to explain the difference to her, without anger towards the person making the statement b/c it was a child. However, when we are discussing these issues, regardless of the age, the person making the statement or asking the question has little to no knowledge of the subject. Otherwise, they would know what a joy, a tremendous blessing, and an honor it is to be called by God to adopt and raise one of His children in this world.