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"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things- and the things that are not- to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him."- 1 Chorinthians 1: 27-29

I can't get this out of my head; it just makes so much sense. Funny, that scripture makes sense. I can't help but think that this is why I have seen God in the poor, the sinful, the ridiculed. God has a plan, and I'm beginning to see he has a plan full of grace for "the lowly things of this world." I pray I never rise above the lowly things; I pray I never boast in myself. I rather have the heart of the poor- then I will be a part of God revealing his glory. I believe God reveals his indescribable nature through the lowly, the despised, those that are not. Who are we to be above anyone? I can see now that God advocates for those who suffer and uses those who have been given much to show a reflection of his love. Whatever side of the fence I fall on throughout my life I hope I have the conviction of humility before God and a relationship of brotherhood with the lowly.

We just got word that Birhanu and Getahun were kicked out of the temporary place they were sleeping in. Where they were staying was kind of like an outdoor movie theatre. So, this means they are back out on the streets. This is not a good place to be. It breaks my heart to know these boys are walking around the streets of Ambo with no where to go and no one to lean on. Please pray for these boys, my friends. Pray for my team to come up with a creative solution. Pray for Mocha Club to fund a new program to help the street boys get into school and be fed daily. Pray for hope above all; Birhanu and Getahun need to see God's love. My team is hoping to be the means for God to change these boys' lives.