Yesterday, I celebrated mother's day with my kids. My lucky husband and I were served breakfast in bed. Then the kids presented their beautiful art works, which they had made at school. I am a lucky mom; my kids are very talented!
In the afternoon, I visited a friend in the Rotterdam Detention Centre. He has been here since 1989. He is a refugee and the system has him going back and forth from the streets of Rotterdam to detention centres. He is tired of the system and just wished he could leave this country. His dream is to be accepted in a country and to live a normal life. A home, a job, maybe a partner etc. Life has not been easy for him. In the midst of all the sufferings, he has found hope. He has started reading the bible and is reading journals from Corrie Ten Boom. He is finding strength from the words of God. What do you say to somebody who has not found a home since 1989? There is hope for my friend. Since he is born again in Jesus Christ, I know where he is coming from and I know where he is going (Jn 8:14). Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, went back to prepare a place for him (Jn 14:2-3). It is a pleasure to pray for my friend, who hungers for more of Jesus Christ and who wants to walk the path that His Lord has set out for him. It is moving to see him trust the One who offers the keys to his dreams. I know it is well with him because the LORD reigns!
In Mat 12:50 Jesus says "For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven, he is my brother, sister and mother." Happy mother's day, my friend!
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