Jesus in the eyes of a child

an excerpt from my journal:

August 15, 2010

well, here i am. in the train... alone, but feeling so at peace.

i feel overwhelmed with Papa's love right now - my heart feels like it might burst. i love this country, but want and need more of a love. more of the Father's heart.

a few days ago at one of the schools, i got invited to a classroom of 4 and 5 yr olds. i greeted each one of the children, shook their hands, and asked their names. one little girl in particular GRIPPED my heart. her name was Manju. she was breathtakingly beautiful - with dark brown skin and big chocolate eyes. when i looked into her eyes, she held the stare and did not look away. i saw Jesus! i immediately got teary eyed and felt the strong presence of Jesus. i didn't want to look away. i couldnt. i wanted to take little Manju into my arms and give her all the love in my heart.

i absolutely love that age group. i long to be surrounded with little brown babes. they are truly the JOY of my heart!