Posted by
Dodo David on Sunday, March 18, 2007 5:33:18 PM
*“Dear Sponsor, I am very happy because in a far place called Oklahoma lives a person who loves me.” – Ruth, age 6
In Another Land
“Daddy, I am shivering for it’s cold outside.
The scary things in my world make me want to hide.
I know you love me, but just why I do not understand.
I’m glad to be your little child in another land.”
She was only six years old when she came into my life,
Born into a cold, cruel world full of poverty and strife.
She needed someone to love her and to point the way to God.
That is when she touched my heart and became my child of love.
“Daddy, I’m not hungry now. You gave me food to eat.
It’s easier to walk to school with new shoes on my feet.
I know you love me, but just why I do not understand.
I’m glad to be your little child in another land.”
Sickness left her. She grew strong – a miracle in her world!
It was plain for all to see that God was working in this girl.
Then one day there came the time that I had been praying for.
My little child gave her life to the Savior, Christ the Lord.
“Daddy, I’m a new girl now. Jesus gave me a brand new heart.
Even though you’re far away, we won’t always be apart.
I always knew you loved me, and now I understand.
God made you love this little child in another land.”
Other children in the world need special friends to care,
Ones willing to touch their lives and the love of God to share.
Will you be one of those to lend a helping hand?
Will you share your love with a child in another land?
*“Hello my loved Dad. I hope that your life is bright and that you have the best friendship with the best friend we can have, our good God. . . I am enjoying the project and learning from God’s word. . . Please pray that God will bring prosperity to our project as I am not the only one here. There are many other teenagers and children who receive many benefits because of the great help you are giving us. . . I have to say bye. Remember that I love you and that you are my great support.” – Ruth, age 11
*Quotes from real letters from a child sponsored through Compassion International.
“In Another Land” written by Ruth’s sponsor.
If you are looking for a way to participate in the Great Commission, if you are seeking a way to demonstrate God's love, grace and mercy in a way that is concrete and practical, then sponsoring a child through Compassion International is a wonderful way to do so.