A Reflection on the Goodness of God

6/3/2012 

Today was a day reflecting on the amazing goodness of God. This morning we went to Haitian church and it was so wonderful. Even though I only understood a few words (Deuteronomy; Ephesians; 2 and 6) I could sense God’s presence closer than ever before in a Church service. It was so evident that God was moving in the room and that these people are so in love with the Lord despite their poor country and bad circumstances. This morning was a child dedication service. I have been on mission trips before and I have been to other culture’s church services before...but something about today was different. I was reminded that even though I didn’t speak the same language as them, God does. God knows every language in the world and He is in personal communication with each person who reaches out for him. THAT is incredible! I was blessed to go to church this morning and see the passion these people had for the Lord and the welcoming smiles and ‘Bonjour’s’ we received. God is good. 

Then we went to english church were I understood everything. In church we sang a song I hadn’t heard before. It is called, ‘Never Once’ by Matt Redman....(the link is below...) The lyrics say, 

“Never once did we ever walk alone, 

never once did you leave us on our own,

You are Faithful, God, you are faithful...” 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=722zPX1npcA&ob=av2e

There is so much truth packed into these few words. ‘We are never alone’ and ‘You are Faithful.’ This is something I have experienced more now than ever before in my life. I am not alone. Even though I am thousands of miles away from my family and friends, in a different country, serving people I can’t communicate with, I am not alone. God is here with me and He hasn’t left me for a mili-second! Why would He not leave me...I am not that important...I am just Jennica...The answer to that is simple...I am His CHILD. He wants to be with me and be in communication with me and He is never leaving my side...ever! God is so good to me all the time, especially when I don’t deserve it...He is good! 

Thursday an orphanage just up the hill from GLA was shut down by the government because it was being poorly run. These children were covered in scabies, malnourished, neglected and deeply needing love. The government called upon GLA and 23 kids were sent here. GLA is already over capacity and it was a bit of a crazy mess trying to figure out where we were going to put this many sick new bodies. We figured it out (at least temporarily) but we found room and we have medicine and love these poor children need. This afternoon we got to play with these children. We got to hold them. Love them. Smile at them and dance with them. At one point they all came together and we had about 80 some kids with us volunteers outside. We sang Jesus loves me over and over again and danced...it was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced in my life. These little kids that have been neglected, mistreated and malnourished singing to Jesus about how much he loves them! It was a beautiful sight and I couldn’t help but smile...the sight brought tears to my eyes by seeing Gods love in these little children’s eyes. God is so good!   

Tonight I am going to bed simply amazed at the goodness of God. We so often take it for granted and don’t take time to reflect on what that exactly looks like. But I did today. God is so good to us. Why don’t we remember that more often? Take time to reflect on how God is good to you and it just might make you fall even more in love with the Lord...I know I did. 

This is the sunset I get to watch every night from the balcony by our bedroom. Simply beautiful...everyday!