The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (Jn. 10:10)
As I post pictures to our blog, you are able to see a snapshot of what we experience everyday at CLM. But, unfortunately, you miss out on what happens before and after the shutter closes. Sometimes, it's a smile, a laugh, or a hug that melts your heart...and other times you are breaking up an all out brawl, comforting the victims, and chasing down the offender. Life at CLM is both--we are learning to embrace the extremes. Every day we see God working in their lives...as well as Satan. It's a battle for the very hearts of these precious children.
John Eldredge talks about the scripture above in the book, Waking the Dead. "God intends life for you. But right now that life is opposed. It doesn't just roll in on a tray. There is a thief. He comes to steal and kill and destroy. In other words, yes, the offer is life, but you're going to have to fight for it because there's an Enemy in your life with a different agenda. We are at war."
As you look at each beautiful face, remember the battle that rages beneath each smile...and that your prayers are powerful weapons.
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