No greater love This blog is inspired by one of my most favorite songs. “No greater love” by Rachel Lampa. As I was sitting in my room, shuffling a random playlist this song came on. And as usual ( I’m a cryer ) I cried. But these tears came from a different place, it was like a wave of nostalgia crept over me and the love I felt for the people of Ecuador crashed down upon my soul. And tears just flowed relentlessly, and still the tears continue to flow as I type this. I would listen to this song to and from the medical clinics every single day. Sometimes just to prepare spiritually for the people we were going to meet and serve or simply just because I’ve loved this song for years. A part of the lyrics from the song I will add below. “I never understood how merciful love could be until I felt his flame light every part of me, and I would give everything that I am, cause I have been saved. yes I have been saved!” I felt that undeniable flame looking into the captivating eyes of each person we met, to the beautiful eyes of each mother whose nails I got to paint. To every teary eyed loving hug from one of the precious children. This flame of immeasurable love that only God can fill me with. I was and still am completely overwhelmed by this spectacular love, this powerful flame of passion and pursuit for these people. By the grace of God I no longer look around me and just see everyday people. I see souls, scars and journeys, I see the handprint of God on each of his children some who know him and some who have not yet encountered his perfect love. Speaking of the Ecuadorian people in particular, I see people who have so much less than I materialistically but people who richly overflow in love, compassion and joy. I see people who embrace you as there own. I see mothers and fathers who fight daily battles just to provide for there precious babies. I see sweet children, running around barefoot in the dirt carefree with genuine smiles, and a heart of authentic thankfulness after receiving one simple sticker or a yarn doll. True undeniable captivating beauty. And when I see these people I can’t help but smile & shed a few tears. I don’t share this with you to bring recognition to my name, but to speak of a God who has worked in my life and who can work in yours. I was once numb to those who didn’t know him, numb to the precious gift of grace that I have. I share this with you to glorify my father who has opened my eyes and made me see!! I am awake and aware, I am in awe and in love with people. I see hearts at every corner. And I am filled with this merciful flame, heaven is in my heart as the song says. And this isn’t my doing, he gave me this incredible love for the people of Ecuador and gave me awareness to the people down my street. My goodness doesn’t that just speak of who God is!! I may not have been there to see the historic resurrection. But I have been present to my own. I was once dead. Swallowed up in darkness and sin. But now I am alive, my eyes are opened. My heart is new and beating for the kingdom of God. He is alive and it is undeniable. My sin was big, but thankfully I have a God who is bigger, who sent his son to die for me. And for you. He has changed my life, and is continuing that growth every day. Praise God for that. If you haven’t accepted Jesus as your Lord and savior please comment down below and I would be happy to call you or message you. And if not I, reach out to a friend who has given there life to Christ and talk with them. God is good, and he is always working and doing wonders. I’m living proof. This blog has been a little bit different than my past post. I apologize if it was a little bit chaotic and all over the place. But it came straight from my heart, he placed something on my heart to share and well here it is. I hope you enjoyed this post. I pray that it touched your heart in some way. Have a great weekend. I’m going to put two things below, 1. A link to the song “No greater love” 2. Pictures of the beautiful Ecuadorian people who I treasure. I know you will enjoy seeing their precious faces. Sincerely, Mikayla Kent ❤️ https://g.co/kgs/ngqpnC
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chris miller
7/21/2018 01:12:29 am
Mikalya thank you for sharing. You a a bright light shining for Jesus in this dark world. Love You- Mrs. Chris
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Aldebaran Bird
7/21/2018 08:07:57 pm
What beautiful words that comes from your beautiful heart - you have a true heart for Jesus and you are certainly a shining light for our saviour - I love to read your beautiful posts and can't wait until.the next one - I love your little heart - you are beautiful on the inside as well as the outside and you are a true ambassador for Christ - loved the photos of the beautiful Equadorian people - until the next post, keep serving God!!!
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