Friends, it has been one of those days. I usually work a week in advance, but not today (Tuesday). I’m linking up with Jen at Finding Heaven today for the Soli Deo Gloria Sisterhood and re-using this post because 1) the tired in my bones has rendered me brain-dead and 2) I want to spread the word about the “Hands and Feet Project” to more people.
A few nights ago, I sprinted out the door when two of my friends invited me to dinner.
My husband was home. He encouraged me to go. He didn’t have to tell me twice – the two sitters I often rely upon had both been gone since before Christmas. I needed to be free for a bit.
On the way to the restaurant, I turned on “The Message” and they were featuring Christian music group Audio Adrenaline. They have “rebranded” themselves and are now singing under the name “Know Hope Collective.”
The song was entitled “Build Us Back” and it features both the Know Hope Collective and the Haitian Children’s Choir.
I was in tears.
In 2004, the band (Audio Adrenaline) started an organization entitled “The Hands and Feet Project” whose mission is “to raise a generation of orphans who will grow into men and women who will have a relationship with Christ and be leaders in their communities” in Jacmel, Haiti.
And then, of course, January 12, 2009. Haiti was devastated.
“Build Us Back” is a song of redemption, about how disaster strikes in our world and horrible things happen and yet.
God.
He builds us back.
We are a new creation.
His grace is enough.
His marcies are anew each day.
Redemption.
As I listened to the gorgeous voice of a young Haitian boy ending the song, it struck me that He really does build us back – physically, spiritually, mentally.
He reconstructed me ten years ago. He built me back. I am a new creation. His grace is still enough. I praise Him for his new mercies each day and oh, His redemption. The single most reason I chose to follow.
I know I have posted too many videos as of late but this one is my favorite. It tells a story of Baby Mackeson, a sweet little boy born the week of the earthquake in Haiti to an HIV positive mother. When his mother approached relief workers with her little bundle, he was severely malnourished – hanging on by a thread.
He received medical care and then it was discovered he was HIV positive as well. But there’s more. It has a beautifully happy ending.
On this Multitude Monday, my list of 1,000 things continues with just one that is resounding:
271. You build us back.
For more information on the Hands and Feet Project, click here.
If that video doesn’t make you cry on a Monday morning, I don’t know what will. WOW. I’d never heard of this ministry before. Thank you for sharing. I’m deeply moved.
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Good a.m. Miss Natalie! Loved your message of how God builds us back up today. He certainly has re-made me. So thankful and grateful.
The clip made me cry. There is something pulling in me to want to be a part of these types of organization…..to do something truly meaningful and to serve in a more direct way…..not sure of the details at the moment….but it is pulling at my heart.
Love
Lana
thanks dear Natalie…the video, just amazing…the story written through the most physically vulnerable baby by the God made vulnerable baby…don’t we hang everything on Him…this One come to make all things new…
I am so thankful for that ‘building back’ and that there are always deeper heart places to relinquish and more, so much more, that He is doing…
hugs to you:)
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p.s. just watched the news special! no way!!! how amazing…you go girl!!! seriously, you go!!!!! wow! wow! wow!
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I love audio adrenaline – YOU ARE MY KING! I love coming here Natalie – such a wonderful spot to rest from the rush and popularity. thanks for being so genuine!!
Always love your refreshing posts! Thanks for sharing from your heart and may you be blessed with a joy filled week!
Natalie, this was indeed a tear jerker. What a story! I found myself wanting to reach into my screen and grab him and never let go. I’m always amazed by the work God’s people do in countries like Haiti. This little babe is a classic example of how God makes things new.
Thank you for sharing!!
The kids and I both cried over this this morning. Hannah has a friend at preschool who was adopted from Haiti after the earthquake, so this is so close to our hearts! Thank you for sharing, sweet friend.
So glad we have been redeemed!
First of all, I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has to use reposts to link up to the sisterhood!!
Second,You build us back…ohhhh. Beautiful.
So happy you were “brain dead” and decided to repost because I missed this the first go round, and I’m so thankful I didn’t miss it this time!
What a great ministry! Thank you so much for sharing this great cause.
blessings….M.
How this touches my heart. It makes me think of our new grandson Zi. Jess and Todd are anxiously waiting for their travel info. Please be praying for his arrival to the US and for God to work miracles for the trip. They are needing God to pour out His blessings!!!