Can't take this away........................

There are experiences in life that are meant to change you, tonight's was one of them and you know what I don't get it! 

We were ministered to by a group of wonderful children from Uganda.  These children had been orphaned through the most devastating circumstances and then abandoned by relatives unable to care for them.  That's not to say there are not children in this country who have experienced similar trauma in their lives because, sadly there are.  To human eyes these children from the Watoto orphanage have all reason to be bitter and not angry towards the hand they had been dealt.  Instead they smile with a smile that comes from within, sing and dance with a joy that no one can take away.  That's what I don't get.  Yet I do...................... what they have comes from only one source and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.  That was their message tonight, not one of self pity, but gratitude, immense gratitude to a life that is full of hope, love, acceptance and peace.

Bebe & Cece Winans summed it up their song 'Can't take this away'

Love so beautiful, love so wonderful
Its mine, oh yes, it's mine
Can't take this away
Love so marvellous, found to be the best
It's mine, mine
Can't take this away

It is true isn't it; no one can take God's joy away from you once you have accepted Jesus into your heart and that really is the explanation behind what I witnessed tonight!  Tonight (day 125) I am privileged and thankful to have been there.