My church sponsored a mission trip to the dumps in Mexico City. Today in church several gave their testimonies about their experiences. One mission team member spoke about her life. She grew up on the streets of Mexico City sleeping under an old pickup truck. As a little girl, she begged on the streets of the City and was abused at home.
Going back to the streets of Mexico City was very difficult for her as it held much baggage for her. She liken it to the dump. She said she had a great garbage dump in her soul that she had been carrying around for many years having pushed it deep, deep inside.
But, she said by the Grace of God and love of the Church, family and friends, she was able to release and let go of all the garbage (baggage) she had been carrying around for so many years.
It made me liken Satan to a garbage collector. He just loves to collect all our garbage (baggage) and make a big dump out of it within our hearts, minds and souls. He collects and collects and adds to the heap. The garbage begins to stink and rot and we never feel clean.
I guess then the Lord is the great recycler. He takes the parts of us that are precious to Him and lovingly recycles it all into a new creation.
What love is this? What love is this? What love!
Sunday, July 08, 2007
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