since i came to south africa i have been told over and over about the cGonditions in the townships. i have seen conditions and situations for myself. i know kids who are going through tough family situations & who have had things happen to them. however, it seems like lately i am hearing of children being molested & hurt alot. it really breaks my heart to hear these things. not only have i been hearing about children & their lives but it also feels like this week i have been made more aware of conditions and the way things are. i absolutly adore the children im with everyday at ithemba. i love them with all i am & would do anything for them. its hard to think about all the things they go through & things that have happened to them. i trust that god will take care of them & protect them in situations. i have been struggling with the verse romans 8:28, trusting that all things work together for good. its hard for me to think that children who get beat & molested is somehow working together for good. that is where i need to simply trust god. i don't have any inspirational updates or words this week... i just ask that you pray for the children in jeffreys bay. pray for the children in the townships of ocean view, tokoyo sexwale, & pelsurus; and also for the kids who don't have a home, the street kids. i'm leaving you with a song, it's called "let your mercy rain" by chris tomlin.

God, You have done great things
God, You give grace to the weak
And bless the brokenhearted
With a song of praise to sing
You reached down and lifted us up
You came running, looking for us
And now there's nothing
And no one beyond Your love
You're the overflow
You're the fountain of my heart
Let Your mercy rain
Let Your mercy rain on us
You're the faithful one
When the world's falling apart
Let Your mercy rain
Let Your mercy rain on us
How deep, how wide, how long, how high is Your love ... is Your love