Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, y'all! I'm super excited about the Trunk-n-Treat being provided to the children tonight! I'm glad I live in a community that is willing and able to take care of those who need it. Don't take me wrong on this. I'm making a comment about how amazing my community is! That is all.

With less children in my home, it's awfully quiet! And that's okay. I know that's part of the job. Does anyone ever teach on humility anymore? It's been awhile since I've heard a preacher or a teacher give a lesson on humility. Except for this past Sunday, when my husband and I took the kids to a small church in a neighboring town. He was speaking more about servitude. It takes humility to be a servant. I'd like to speak on how humbling it is to be a house parent, even if it is for just relief. The rain has washed the chalk off the sidewalk. The memories would eventually have been walked off eventually, but the rain made it fast.

Humility. What is it that makes us feel this way? The opposite of pride. A huge part of integrity. That's something else I rarely hear spoken about. Integrity. Doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I didn't take this job because I intend to be the "blesser." If that even makes sense.


Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do no hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." 

There's that verse, among others, and several songs. Jesus loves me, Jesus loves the little children, and so on and so forth. I know you're singing either song. Humility is the subject at hand. I realize that me writing a blog may not be the most humble thing in the world. Especially with the title being what it is. If someone dos something for the sake of getting the recognition, what is the point? If someone does something for the sake of serving the Lord, do we praise them more? Where do we draw the line between ego/arrogance and humility? 

Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ea with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 


With humility comes forgiveness. However, I'm going off course and I'd like to get to my point. My husband and I didn't choose this job to be the ones to say, "Look at what we're doing! It's the Lord's work and we're better than you because we're doing the Lord's work!"  While it's true that it's the Lord's work, we didn't choose this job. God led us here. We love what we do! And we're happy to do it! It's not about the money. It's not about having a home. It's about being humble servants of the Lord. We love our job! It's not for the faint of heart. Yes, there are times that I've shed tears and I know there'll be more tears. What can I say? I'm an emotional person. However, I shed a few tears, say a prayer for all the children that come and go, and get back to work. I know that God will stay with those kids that leave.

The model in which we work teaches us how to use God's love to help children heal from things that shouldn't ever enter their lives. In all my time on this earth, there's never been a bigger place in my heart than that of a smiling child. I love being where I'm at! I know my husband, J, does too. As an adult, I can't fathom what goes on behind the closed doors of a child that's been abused or neglected. These children are survivors. And I'm thankful to the Lord that I'm a part of their lives!