Thank you for your prayers for our adoption journey. Early on in our adoption process, I was told that this was going to be long journey and a rough road. I didn't want to listen to that, but knew that as with any adventure in life, 'those' types of roads are quite possibly the ones we will end up traveling. Not us though, right? Ours will be easy and smooth sailing - nope.
Turns out, this fellow was right and we are smack in the middle of a pit in the road. We do thank you for your prayers for our little boy and we are grateful that his health continues to be strong! We do thank you for your prayers for us, as it is an emotional roller coaster. There are days we feel confident, days we question, days we are hopeful, and days when are hearts sink.
Lately, it's been hard as we reach the 2 year mark in this process and yet another Christmas is going to pass by without our new family member home with us to celebrate. It's been hard as we compare (and I know, we shouldn't do that!) but as other families are passing us by and bringing their adoptive children home already. Sigh.
We've been calling out to all our friends, family, blog readers, and everyone to help us in prayer as we believe in the POWER of prayer and POWER in coming to Father with our requests, in the name of Jesus. Read about this week of prayer here.
This morning in our family devotions time, we read the following excerpt from Sarah Young's Jesus Calling. It really spoke to my heart during this time for us and I wanted to share how the Lord reaches out to comfort us and reassure us all in our tough times. I was reminded of HIS comfort and steadfastness as He is holding our hand, never turning away, but walking through this journey with us all the way!
Safe and Secure
Psalm 139:10 "Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."
You want to feel safe and secure. You say you trust Me, but in your private thoughts, you are still trying to fix your world so that it is safe and predictable. Not only is this an impossible goal, but it actually makes you less safe and secure.
True safety and security are found only in Me - in depending on My Presence . When your world seems unsteady and scary, grab my hand. I will hold tightly to you and keep you safe.
Instead of searching for a problem-free life, be glad that you have troubles. In the darkness of your trouble, you can see the brightness of My Face more clearly. This helps you feel closer to me.
So hold tightly to My hand, confident that today's problems have a purpose. And remember - you have an eternity of trouble-free living just waiting for you in Heaven.
James 1:2-4 "Is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don't try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete."
Turns out, this fellow was right and we are smack in the middle of a pit in the road. We do thank you for your prayers for our little boy and we are grateful that his health continues to be strong! We do thank you for your prayers for us, as it is an emotional roller coaster. There are days we feel confident, days we question, days we are hopeful, and days when are hearts sink.
Lately, it's been hard as we reach the 2 year mark in this process and yet another Christmas is going to pass by without our new family member home with us to celebrate. It's been hard as we compare (and I know, we shouldn't do that!) but as other families are passing us by and bringing their adoptive children home already. Sigh.
We've been calling out to all our friends, family, blog readers, and everyone to help us in prayer as we believe in the POWER of prayer and POWER in coming to Father with our requests, in the name of Jesus. Read about this week of prayer here.
This morning in our family devotions time, we read the following excerpt from Sarah Young's Jesus Calling. It really spoke to my heart during this time for us and I wanted to share how the Lord reaches out to comfort us and reassure us all in our tough times. I was reminded of HIS comfort and steadfastness as He is holding our hand, never turning away, but walking through this journey with us all the way!
Safe and Secure
Psalm 139:10 "Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."
You want to feel safe and secure. You say you trust Me, but in your private thoughts, you are still trying to fix your world so that it is safe and predictable. Not only is this an impossible goal, but it actually makes you less safe and secure.
True safety and security are found only in Me - in depending on My Presence . When your world seems unsteady and scary, grab my hand. I will hold tightly to you and keep you safe.
Instead of searching for a problem-free life, be glad that you have troubles. In the darkness of your trouble, you can see the brightness of My Face more clearly. This helps you feel closer to me.
So hold tightly to My hand, confident that today's problems have a purpose. And remember - you have an eternity of trouble-free living just waiting for you in Heaven.
James 1:2-4 "Is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don't try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete."
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