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Beauty

About two weeks ago, I was able to go up to the hilltop where the Legacy Center will be this coming summer. We have a water tower on the top and I climbed it to see the view. To say the least, it was breathtaking. The trees are full of life and you can see miles and miles of land.

I started thinking about the possibilities and exciting things the Lord is planning for the orphans this summer. The word beauty kept playing over and over in my mind. To me, that land is breathtakingly beautiful. It shows the perfect hand of God and I can picture him creating all of creation with a smile on His face because He knows the amount of people that will stand on each hill and be in awe of what they see. Of course, I've been to the Grand Canyon, Colorado, the Swiss Alps, and seen a number of beautiful pictures of creation....

The orphans have seen slums. They've seen drunkards abusing them or their friends, the mud and dirt of the compounds, the unroofed and broken homes and a number of things that to us is unfathomable. To us, we want to turn our eyes, but to them it's reality. I'm overwhelmed with the question, "What do you see as beautiful?" And I wonder what each orphan that comes to camp would say to that. Not what do they feel is beautiful, or what can they imagine is beautiful. But what do they SEE that is beautiful. Do they SEE the Lord's hand in the creation around them. Boy, I bet they can see him in the midst of chaos. But I can imagine the face of every orphan as they step off the bus and SEE what I saw on that hilltop. A beautiful creation that stretches out to the horizon. And a creator who placed every tree and every blade of grass in it's specific spot.

I can imagine the hearts of every one of those children as they realize that they are royalty in the name of their Savior Jesus Christ. I would be willing to bet that their answer to the original question will change for the rest of their lives.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Megan,

    This is amazing. I am so touched by your blog. I look forward to continueing to read more. I'll be praying for you and the children and the school....are these children sponsored by americans or are donations made to camp life? can these children receive letters?

    you have really caught my interest in this. I think you are doing something so amazing and I am so happy for the children who get to meet you. I know God has prepared you to assist in bringing so many children to Christ. truly beautiful.

    God Bless,
    Kelly Butler

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  2. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Auntie Megan! A BEAUTIFUL blog written by a BEAUTIFUL woman of the Lord! Keep writing, dear one! Bless you for hearing His "call"----- :)

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