Peruci's Psalm

Below is a poem that I copied from Paul Myhill, president of World Orphans, blog page. This was written by a young African orphan girl named Peruci, and I was so moved by this that I wanted to share it with all of you. I hope and pray it will bless you today and lead you to prayer and compassion for the many orphaned and needy children of our world. If you want to read an excellent and fascinating blog, go to Paul's blog at http://abandoned-orphaned.typepad.com/paulmyhill/

Peruci’s Psalm

God, I praise your name
Because I am not what I was

I was lost. You picked me up

I was hungry. You gave me food
How excellent is your name?

I give your name glory and honor

Because you are my shepherd,

My rock, my lord, my provider, my banner

Who am I?

I praise you because I was an orphan

But now you are my father

and I am your child

I praise your name

because I had nowhere to sleep

But now I sleep in a good house

I was sick all the time

but now I am not

Who am I to deserve this?

I give your name honor

I had no shoes

but now I do

I had no clothes

but now I do
I praise your name

When my father died

I was denied by all people

I was even chased from my house

Because we had no money

But now I am loved

Who am I, Lord?

I am now in joy instead of sorrow

God, you have been so good to me

You are my joy and my Abba-father,

My helper and my king and provider.

I worship you Lord

Because you are so good to me