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The Unexpected Picture

In today’s culture it is almost a fad to put money into charities, or to buy brands that support a cause, which is great … but I wonder if that is numbing us to the reality of the world that is beyond our safe and comfortable walls.

I wonder if we have been overexposed to the idea of poverty to the point of forgetting that it is not simply about a continent, a country or a group of people … it is about a life. It is one heart, one mind, one prisoner, one child and one future.

We must narrow our focus, we have to look through the feel-good hype and let our hearts truly feel for the people, not just the feeling of donating.

If we maintain such a broad focus of poverty, it is almost impossible to do anything to put a dent in it … but if we can hone in on one life, think of the difference we can make.

Through Dessiray’s Eyes

Most people would agree, at least to some extent, that “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Somehow eyes manage to tell more about a person than could be said by words, stories or descriptions.

Perhaps it’s because eyes display emotion: They light up when we are happy, look exhausted when we are tired, display fear and worry, and are the gateway for tears when we are sad.

Maybe they say so much because for most of us, they capture our experiences and paint the pictures of our memories. It is through them that some of the most beautiful and also some of the most horrific things become a part of us as we make our way through life.

What we see, who we see and where we see it colors our “window” and leaves a mark on how we will view the world and how we view our own souls. This is why we often wish we could see things through the “eyes of others,” or we attempt to see the world through “rose-colored lenses.” We are aware that things appear different depending on the eyes through which we are looking.

A window is a piece of glass that goes two ways, so if it is true that the eyes are the window INTO the soul, that means they are also the window OUT of the soul. This makes me wonder, as I stare into the eyes of the children, what they see when they look out.

Please pray for the hearts of children that Morgan loved and touched with the grace of God while she was there.

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That’s where I’m at. And I’ve decided that, despite the mystery of it and the frustration that comes with the not knowing, I’m excited anyway.

If you don’t remember or if you are new here, I have been sporadically writing about a program nicknamed the “Twinkie Project,” which has been in development since last August. I have tempted and beaten around the bush for months about what it is and when it will come to light. And I’m still doing so.

But … it is now time my friends to tear off some of the wrapping and let you see a little of what this thing is about. Just a glimpse though. It’s really an out-of-context look, but then again it’s also kind of in the context.

The “Twinkie Project” is about giving an up-and-coming generation, my generation, the opportunity to know, understand and feel who it is that we (Compassion) are, what it is that we are doing, why it works, and how they can become a part of it.

And to help with all of that, we have a pioneer. A guinea pig if you will. Her name is Morgan and she’s basically my hero.

Morgan left for the Dominican Republic on June 2 and will return home June 29. She is living with a family … in poverty. A family that doesn’t speak English or have electricity or running water.

Morgan is also serving at one of our partner churches, teaching the kids English and Bible stories at school, and loving some seriously lovable kids.

Of course, she has invited you along on her journey.

http://www.morgan-givetolive.blogspot.com/

Morgan is a good photographer, but she is a great writer. Be careful when you read her posts because she will hook you before you know what’s happened, and then you are a goner. You’ll be sponsoring another kid before you finish reading.

Telling you about Morgan hardly seems sufficient. Words cannot describe just how incredible this young lady is and how perfectly she fits this role. Not a stranger to international travel or less-than-comfortable living conditions, she craves situations and settings like those our kids live in.

She is the most naturally gifted person I have ever met, and she has a heart that oozes Jesus and His love. Her passion, in a nutshell, is simple obedience to the Lord. And He is using her in a big way to be a light, a beacon of hope, and an awesome source of love and encouragement to children and their families who are thirsty for truth.

One of the most humble and unassuming college students I have ever met, she gave up a month of her summer to be a part of the “Twinkie Project.” Simply because she wanted to. She quit her job in order to participate.

Yeah. Like I said, she’s my hero.

I hope you enjoy the peek. There’ll be more to come in the future.

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