You have let me experience the joys of life and the exquisite pleasures of your own eternal presence.
-Psalm 16:11 (Living Bible)
Meet Hannah. Her name literally means "grace of God." This precious little girl was one of the first children that I and my team laid our eyes on when we arrived into Korah in Ethiopia. Her big brown eyes peered around the corner. She was hesitant at first, but as soon as she noticed our smiles, she beamed. And she was forever our friend. She wanted to sit next to everyone and play with all the women's hair. My heart was overwhelmed at the tenderness and grace that this little one carried. I was uncertain of her full story, but I do know that her mother was a prostitute who was pulled out of the darkness by the grace of Jesus. The mother now works for Mission Ethiopia where she makes necklaces and bracelets. She is an artist and is able to make more than triple the wages she was making before.
What amazed me about Hannah was that she carried the essence of what Jesus had done in her mother's life and ultimately hers. Isn't that just like Jesus? He always gets the final say. I love it. His grace is so strong and he is mighty to save. Being in Hannah's presence, I encountered the love and grace of God firsthand. Now, every time I see her picture, I am reminded of the grace that the Lord poured upon her life. What a beautiful life!
May you remember to take the time to notice those around you. Inquire about their stories (because we all have one). And watch the power of God move. Ask Him to touch you with a revelation of his heart for them. I promise you that he will do it. He did it that day in March for me through Hannah.
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