A Spiritual Moment

Kiara depends on others...

Often times we are giving the opportunity to inspire, create, help, serve or deeply impact a persons life.  When we let God work in these opportunities, something truly mystical happens through and in us.   

Mother Teresa said, “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” What if the world actually lived this way? 

 
Kiara was a middle school student that showed up to Young Life camp confined to her wheelchair because of her cerebral palsy.  She could not participate in many of the weeks events, but when it came to the water slide, she was eager to try the 3 story tall thrill ride.  

We stopped the regular traffic for about 30-45 minutes that day. About 50 students gathered to cheer on Kiara as she experienced a first in her life.  This is a first she could not have conquered on her own, and it took a team to help her with her goal.  Isn't that what Christ calls us to? We need to be less focused on achieving our own life goals and take notice in what God is trying to achieve through us in others' lives--for then all will leave impacted. 

By the third climb up the stairs, I was tired.  Kiara could not help grip with her legs or even wrap the rigid boards around me, so it took deliberation and strengths to keep her on my back.  However, my hero that day was her leader--not because she was bold enough to ask for our help to take Kiara down the slide and not because she rode with Kiara down the slide, but because of her commitment to get Kiara to camp.  Kiara's leader was locked into serving, bathing, and traveling with Kiara all week. I would imagine it started long before Kiara showed up to camp and will continue as they returned
home.  

It was one of the most spiritual moments of my month being invited into the relationship and service of Kiara and her Young Life leader.