The Grey Bird Sings, by Dr Karen Price, tells the true story
of the inspirational life of a remarkable Chinese Christian woman, Betty Kwan
Chinn, who survived unbelievable brutality and tortures at the hands of the Revolutionary
Guards during China’s Cultural Revolution. Eventually, still a child, she
escaped and has lived a life of selfless service to the marginalised in a city
on the California / Oregon border, Eureka.
I am haunted by this woman’s courage and selfless motivation,
and her humble service to the poor and outcasts in her city. The terrible
suffering she endured has given her empathy and a deep love for others who
suffer mental and physical disabilities, who often lack shelter, food and hope.
In one moving passage in the book, as she gently washes the filth from the legs
of a disabled man, she looks up into his face and sees the face of Jesus. Though
she has received many awards and honours, they were never her motivation.
In this world of pride and pain, Jesus’ compassion and love
extend through the arms of those who serve him.
May I be alert today to the needs of those in my area, quick
to serve and never counting the cost to myself. Make me a channel of your
peace, Lord Jesus.
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