A 9-1/2 year old Weighs In…

Recently I had a comment from a 9-1/2 year old male
 {tickled to pieces when that gender has something to say!}……
Did you, sweet bloggy friends,  happen to see it?
I am doubting many did, because he posted it several days after the original post.  But it made my eyes water {and still does}.   This young man gets it.  His heart is soft.   And it is so worth repeating…
My name is Clay. I am 9 1/2. My mom told me about what you are doing. I have been praying for the homeless. This is an answer to my prayer. I want to send some stuff for the boys. I would be glad to give my neckties for people who don’t have any, when I can just go to the store and buy more. I hope it goes GREAT!
Clay, first off, thank you so much for leaving a comment.  Your words have made me start to cry every single time I think about them.  Ya’ know why Clay?  Cause at your young age you are already praying and doing something.  Do you know Clay that there are many adults who don’t care?  Many adults who don’t get it?  I am sooooo thankful that your heart is soft and tender to care for the homeless.  In this case Clay there are boys {the same age as you and even younger!} who are homeless and living on the streets, without moms or dads or anyone to care.  And the thoughtful act of giving your ties and stuff to the homeless boys of Uganda is something that will truly make a difference!  The boys who have been shunned by society and mocked by those around them will have the opportunity to be dressed up and loved on and welcomed at a wedding feast!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring, for writing and for loving the forgotten treasures of Uganda.  There are forgotten treasures all over the world…and I pray God’s continues to break your heart with the things that break His.
May the God who cares and loves the orphan, the homeless, the needy, the broken and the poor so much – bless Clay and continue to use Him in a mighty way!  Can you imagine what would happen if just 1/10 of the people sitting  on pews around the world did what Clay is doing?  Our world would never be the same.  
Oh Lord Jesus, continue to break our hearts with the things that break yours.

5 thoughts on “A 9-1/2 year old Weighs In…

  1. This is just wonderful. I love seeing children moved to action. I also love when it is the "norm" these children moved to action will be wonderful for Gods service on into life. Warms my heart! My family wants to send shirts and ties…Is there still a need? And I have a dress begging me to be sent. I hope you are able to use it also:)

  2. A message to Clay:

    Oh, Clay, how thankful I am for the way God is working in your heart! Thank you for praying for the homeless, and for wanting to share with the street kids of Uganda. I wish you could meet some of our kids here at Redeemer House Orphanage in Uganda who have the same heart you have. Until they came to Redeemer House, they didn't have enough food or clothes, either, and they know about the street kids of Uganda. Some of them have fasted by giving up their breakfast bread to earn money to buy used shirts for the street kids, so they will be warm on cold nights! I wish someday you could come and meet these kids, because God has given you the same hearts! God bless you, Clay! I am going to pray that you continue to follow God! I wonder just what He will do through you someday??!

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