We are praying that God will lead us to the right option. Preferably, a bright neon sign saying "THIS IS IT"....I've found out about the Angel Adoption agency. It seems like it's a strong possibilty. It's a big committment though to begin the process. Almost 12,000....then about 7,000 more as the process continues. There is a 10,000 adoption credit in Arkansas. So ultimately the cost would be fairly resonable. So I'm not sure....we will just have to pray and I ask that if you would pray for us. God listens to His children.
Going to work on the final information for the Foster/Adopt program in a few weeks and hopefully we can complete the DHS'S home study. So lots to think about and pray about. Every day I'm feeling the strength of my God. We are blessed!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
It's been over 3 months since I've posted. A lot has happened and I'll be the first to say that I've been discouraged even mad! But His mercies are new every morning- thank goodness. Though we doubt and get mad, He is there.
I've wondered why....I've cried and pleaded, I've screamed and yelled. I think He knows that I just need to release it all but my heart is what He knows. He searches our heart. So no matter what....my heart remains faithful to Him.
James talks some about perservering and endurance. Those words have kept resonating with me through all this. That we must know that He that began a good work in us will finish it. It seems as though we give up too soon. Job is read practicallly every day or two, as well. It's important that I keep reminding myself that no matter how bad it may seem. God is in control.
We question at times why things happen. We wonder if it's punishment or if we've done something wrong. What seems to be coming clearer and clearer to me is that sometimes He allows it to happen to bring us into obedience. Even testing our heart.....are we faithful just when it's all "roses" or do we stay strong in heart and mind when we are faced wtih trials and tribulations. How many times have you gave up? It probably take my fingers and toes to count all the times I have, I may even have to borrow a few others.....
We can't give up. No matter what religion you are, no matter what doors you enter to worship....the bottom line is- We are to be a light in the world. When folks are looking to see how we handle situations- do they see and hear fear and doubt or are do we praise and remain faithful? It doesn't say anywhere in the Bible that it's easy. Matter a fact, I believe it states we will have trials and tribulations, that we will be faced to endure, that we may even wander a few years out in the wilderness. But PRAISE GOD that we can know that GOD IS IN CONTROL!
I've wondered why....I've cried and pleaded, I've screamed and yelled. I think He knows that I just need to release it all but my heart is what He knows. He searches our heart. So no matter what....my heart remains faithful to Him.
James talks some about perservering and endurance. Those words have kept resonating with me through all this. That we must know that He that began a good work in us will finish it. It seems as though we give up too soon. Job is read practicallly every day or two, as well. It's important that I keep reminding myself that no matter how bad it may seem. God is in control.
We question at times why things happen. We wonder if it's punishment or if we've done something wrong. What seems to be coming clearer and clearer to me is that sometimes He allows it to happen to bring us into obedience. Even testing our heart.....are we faithful just when it's all "roses" or do we stay strong in heart and mind when we are faced wtih trials and tribulations. How many times have you gave up? It probably take my fingers and toes to count all the times I have, I may even have to borrow a few others.....
We can't give up. No matter what religion you are, no matter what doors you enter to worship....the bottom line is- We are to be a light in the world. When folks are looking to see how we handle situations- do they see and hear fear and doubt or are do we praise and remain faithful? It doesn't say anywhere in the Bible that it's easy. Matter a fact, I believe it states we will have trials and tribulations, that we will be faced to endure, that we may even wander a few years out in the wilderness. But PRAISE GOD that we can know that GOD IS IN CONTROL!
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