Do This For These Little Ones

Today was my first full day living in the Philippines! I got the wonderful opportunity of visiting the Children's Ministry, which I will soon be actively involved with. When the kids split into age groups to go to class I walked around and observed each class. It was such a beautiful sight watch these teachers pour into the next generation of precious children. At one point I was called over by the 0-4 year old teacher. She shared with me the prayer requests she received from you young students. She introduced me to each one then proceeded to tell me that this one asks for food, this one wants shoes, these ones want food too. She was reaching out to share from her breaking heart. I took the opportunity to pray over the kids together. We all held hands, I prayed in English, and she translated in Tagalog. I am so deeply reminded of the scripture:

“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10:42‬ ‭NIV‬‬

These sweet children had the opportunity to ask for anything. Most people go to God with big or comfort requests. These precious children shared their requests for their basic needs to be met. I pray that I can learn from these children and make aware even my basic needs to God. Keep these precious babies in your prayers as they grow in Christ and learn to ask Him to be their Provider and Comforter.