Suffer The Children to Come Unto Me

Many of the greatest, most noble souls that I have ever encountered are children embodied in a “handicapped” body.  These great souls have witnessed to me of the majesty, goodness, and wisdom of God.  Because these children have taught me and witnessed to me, it has become my duty and responsibility to defend their worth and value to all society.

How ironic it is that the world questions the value and contribution of these very souls.  Many even question the value of their life on earth, these souls who inspire and teach of God, these souls who are more worthy of living, more deserving of praise than many of the selfish, self-absorbed souls who share this planet with them.

Am I suggesting that they are perfect and require no guidance and instruction? of course not.  I am testifying that their souls are often far more refined than ours are.  I am testifying that Christ was the model when He stated, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14)  How can any follower of God deny any child life?  Who are we to make such a judgment?  Rather, God has directed us to become like a child in our humility and in our quest for what is right and proper.

The Worth of Each Soul

After years of working with children with a range of disabilities and needs from mild to profound, one day in one special moment in time, I was able to summarize (by the gift of God) what many years of service to and love for “Special Needs Children” brought to my life.
Here are a few of the lessons these children have taught me:

God loves us all.

All human life has value and purpose.

God measures success & beauty differently than the world does.

Worth isn’t tied to what we accomplish or look like or know. It’s inherent.

"Disabled" children come to earth with gifts & talents just like the rest of us.

Great love & faith & hope are often the gifts of these wonderful people.

There are lots of ways to be "handicapped".

The Spirit of God often works with these beautiful children in unique ways.
I believe that God sent these precious souls to us to teach us about life & what really matters, to ground us, to tie us to Heaven, and to glorify God Himself (See John 9:1-3 & Matthew 15:31). I have been given a witness to the power, majesty, and glory of God as revealed through the lives & growth of God's children. I have become a witness of the value of each life. By “small means” doth God confound the “wise”.