Will We Trust Him

Encouragement for the morning

Will We Trust Him?



Lord, I'm listening

Be still, and know I am God

I will be exaulted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth!

Psalm 46:10

That is where we have been for some time now-
 being still.

Its not an easy place to be

but we have grown so much
in this moment of stillness.

I say moment because that is all our life on earth is compared to eternity.

We have used this time
to eliminate the distractions

in our lives
 in order to fully focus on Him.

As we grow in God's word

so does our desire for the orphans.

The Lord has blessed us
 with a daughter from China

 as well as an extended family-

her forever family.

We have learned that following Christ 

isn't easy

it doesn't always make sense

it doesn't always end
 the way you want it to

but

His name is always glorifed.

I waited paciently for the Lord;

he inclined to me and heard my cry.

Psalm 40:1

The answer to my prayer.... an email received the very next morning...

Dear Mrs. Gray,

The child you inquired about last month is now available. The two families before you have decided they are not able to adopt at this time. Would you be interested in reviewing his file?

Sincerely,

The Adoption Agency

 I delight to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.

Psalm 40:8

The Fatherhood of God

What better day to celebrate adoption than on Father's Day?

                       

It is not the same video but it is similar to the one shown at church today.

Care for Children

The Fatherhood of God

by David Platt



"We care for orphans not because we are rescuers. We care for orphans because we are the rescued."

This message stayed with me all day.

Tonight Chad and I decided to take a long walk together.

We began to share with each other the desires of our heart.

We both feel such a strong desire to adopt...

but it just doesn't make sense right now...

it just doesn't make sense.

Laying it at the cross... 

  As I spent time in prayer that night, I asked God to please just make things clear for me... I never imagined just how clear things would be the next day....