Through His eyes

I was not able to go to church this past Sunday. My uncle's family is Buddhist so instead of church, they volunteer at an orphanage every Sunday morning for 1-2 hours. Thus, I had the opportunity to join them. This orphanage that they go to house children from ages 3-6 and there's an "umma" ("mom" in korean) per 10 children. My uncle's family visit the same 10 group of young boys each week, and during the time that they visit, the "umma"s goes to church for Sunday service.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time there although it was short. I felt that I had experienced God as I remembered the challenge that Rev. Ohm gave our South African mission team last summer just as we were about to do our first task, visiting the preschools in Khayleitsha. He had asked to us to think of just how much God has loved us. Then, he told us to go out and ask God to help us to love the children to the capacity of which we have experience His love for us. Thus, with this in mind, I entered the room of 10 little boys and loved them in the best way I can, while thanking and praising God for who He is. As I saw their smiles, listened to their laughter and joined them in their play, I had a ever-so slight glimps of the depth of God's love for them.
It was great to worship and serve God in a different way this past Sunday.

However, one thing that did come to mind as I played with the boys was why is it that I think of Rev. Ohm's challenge only in times like these, where I encounter those who are considered "unfortunate", "in need", and "part of the mission field"? Should not this be a challenge for every day of our lives? Should we not make that same conscious effort and pray for help to love through the eyes of Jesus with everyone in our lives, even those we find hard to love or take for granted?For some reason, unconsciously, we don't really apply it elsewhere or we chose to ignore that calling as it is convenient for us.
sigh.. it's so hard.

On the side note, I think I'm going to come back to Canada with weight gained. So far my days are usually characterized by food (lots of it and it's soooo good!! ahhh) and zero exercise. Hopefully that will change when I'm in the school's facilities. hahaha :D

oh and my sister got confirmed today back at home.. hope her testimony went well.