Let me just start out by saying that I don't believe in chance, coincidence, or random happenings. I do believe that all things happen for a purpose and a reason under the sight of the Lord. When we seek His will and His ways, He will guide us through thick and thin.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
With that being said, I want to tell you something. Months and months ago, (like talking January 2013 here), I flipped through my desk calendar and felt like picking out a date. Not quiet sure of a date for what, but a date that would be significant in our adoption process. I prayed that the Lord would direct this "cast of lots"* so to speak, and marked the entire square of the calendar date block full with a big ol' heart. I have been seeing that date come closer and closer as these months have past during our adoption process and well, you know what? That date is today, October 17th 2013!!
Prov 16:33 "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD."
I'm not sure what will happen today, but I know, believe, and trust that it is special and significant in the process of bringing the kids closer to us. Someday I hope to know how this date was special. Maybe a paper will get signed today. Maybe a meeting. Maybe a nanny, caregiver, doctor, or a total stranger will go out of their way to help our little ones this day. I don't know. But I do know that this day and every day the Lord is watching over the children and preparing their way home! Thank you Father God!
Zephaniah 3:17 "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
I pray this verse over the children many days, but this day it will be especially on my mind. I imagine angels stroking the little foreheads of the children and singing this in a whisper into their small ears. It would comfort them in this time of fear and questioning, and I pray it will bring them hope from a warmth deep in their little hearts.
*Note: "Casting lots" is found in the Bible over 70 times!
The sailors on Jonah's boat determined who was responsible for the terrible storm by casting lots (notice that the guilty party was discovered that way!): Jonah 1:7 "Then the sailors said to each other, "Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity." They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah." NIV
When the apostles met after Jesus ascended to heaven they determined who would replace Judas by casting lots: Acts 1:26 "Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles." NIV
None of the Biblical illustrations of casting lots had to do with games of chance. Every time it was used, the Israelites depended on the Lord 100% to reveal to them His will. It was an impartial way to find God's will when choices had to occur. This concept is still applicable today.
In all our decisions we should impartially depend on God and search for His will in our decisions.
Source: http://www.answers2prayer.org/bible_questions/Answers/decision/lots.html
Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
With that being said, I want to tell you something. Months and months ago, (like talking January 2013 here), I flipped through my desk calendar and felt like picking out a date. Not quiet sure of a date for what, but a date that would be significant in our adoption process. I prayed that the Lord would direct this "cast of lots"* so to speak, and marked the entire square of the calendar date block full with a big ol' heart. I have been seeing that date come closer and closer as these months have past during our adoption process and well, you know what? That date is today, October 17th 2013!!
Prov 16:33 "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD."
I'm not sure what will happen today, but I know, believe, and trust that it is special and significant in the process of bringing the kids closer to us. Someday I hope to know how this date was special. Maybe a paper will get signed today. Maybe a meeting. Maybe a nanny, caregiver, doctor, or a total stranger will go out of their way to help our little ones this day. I don't know. But I do know that this day and every day the Lord is watching over the children and preparing their way home! Thank you Father God!
Zephaniah 3:17 "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
I pray this verse over the children many days, but this day it will be especially on my mind. I imagine angels stroking the little foreheads of the children and singing this in a whisper into their small ears. It would comfort them in this time of fear and questioning, and I pray it will bring them hope from a warmth deep in their little hearts.
Pray with us as God is at work today and everyday! Thank you!!
*Note: "Casting lots" is found in the Bible over 70 times!
The sailors on Jonah's boat determined who was responsible for the terrible storm by casting lots (notice that the guilty party was discovered that way!): Jonah 1:7 "Then the sailors said to each other, "Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity." They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah." NIV
When the apostles met after Jesus ascended to heaven they determined who would replace Judas by casting lots: Acts 1:26 "Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles." NIV
None of the Biblical illustrations of casting lots had to do with games of chance. Every time it was used, the Israelites depended on the Lord 100% to reveal to them His will. It was an impartial way to find God's will when choices had to occur. This concept is still applicable today.
In all our decisions we should impartially depend on God and search for His will in our decisions.
Source: http://www.answers2prayer.org/bible_questions/Answers/decision/lots.html
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