Broken Heart

Dear Hindu Boy,


You break my heart.

You pray to gods and worship idols because that is what your family does.

You do not know any better because Hinduism is so deeply rooted in your culture.

You make me thankful to have grown up in a Christian home.

If I had grown up in a Hindu family would I be worshipping idols just like you?

You always look forward to Saturdays because a group comes to your village every week to tell you about Jesus.

For three hours you sing, dance, pray and learn about Jesus Christ.

The only reason your parents let you come is to learn good habits.

Other kids have to fight with their parents in order to come.

Will you get in trouble if you tell them what you learned or if they see you praying?

Is three hours a week enough to teach you about Jesus if Hinduism is not only your family, village, and country’s religion, but way of life?

I wish there was something I could do for you.

All I know to do is pray for all the girls and boys like you.