God's glory

Spreading a passion for the glory of God from our homes to all peoples of the earth...That is the mission statement of my church. We focus a lot on God's glory and what it looks like. Whenever our pastor asks us to close our eyes and imagine His glory, this precious boy comes to my mind. His name is Vitya. I went to Ukraine in 1999 and 2000. We lived in an orphanage for a month each time. Each child is so precious and full of love. I met Vitya in 2000 and instantly fell in love! His smile brought me such joy and I enjoyed spending time with him. He had written me a letter thanking him for taking care of him like he was my own son...how I wish I could have adopted him. This reminds me of God's lavish love for us...He chose us and adopted us into His family. He will never leave us! I pray that Vitya knows just how much God loves him and is a part of His family. He was 12 or 13 when I met him and is now in his early 20s. Lord thank you so much for loving each one of us! Thank you for giving me a glimpse of your glory when I imagine Vitya's joy-filled face!