(Christen) This process of adoption can be a real challenge at times. We have had very little control over what is happening and when it is going to happen. It is very easy to get distracted and begin focusing on what step is next and who is in charge of completing that task. In doing this, we begin to put our hope in the individual (judge, doctor, facilitator, Embassy) who holds the power.
This morning as we were laying out by the pool, listening to the sound of waves crash onto the rocky beach (By the way, we are really enjoying our trip to the coast), I re-read over some scripture I wrote in my notebook a while back and came upon this timely word.
Psalm 33:16-17, 20-22
“16The king is not saved by his great army: a warrior is not delivered by his strength. 17The war horse is false hope for salvation, and its great might it cannot rescue. “
“20Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 21For our heart is glad in him, because we trust his holy name. 22Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”
We are not depending upon mere people to bring this adoption to fruition. Our hope is in the Lord and his will. Placing our hope in anything/anyone else would be a false hope. No judge, doctor, facilitator, or Embassy will keep the Lord from accomplishing his will. If it is his will that come home next week, then we will. If it is his will that we stay here another month, then we will. We just pray that the outcome of the upcoming would be whatever brings Him the most glory.
May we all place our hope in Him who is in control; continually praying to acknowledge our helplessness and His power.
This morning as we were laying out by the pool, listening to the sound of waves crash onto the rocky beach (By the way, we are really enjoying our trip to the coast), I re-read over some scripture I wrote in my notebook a while back and came upon this timely word.
Psalm 33:16-17, 20-22
“16The king is not saved by his great army: a warrior is not delivered by his strength. 17The war horse is false hope for salvation, and its great might it cannot rescue. “
“20Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. 21For our heart is glad in him, because we trust his holy name. 22Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”
We are not depending upon mere people to bring this adoption to fruition. Our hope is in the Lord and his will. Placing our hope in anything/anyone else would be a false hope. No judge, doctor, facilitator, or Embassy will keep the Lord from accomplishing his will. If it is his will that come home next week, then we will. If it is his will that we stay here another month, then we will. We just pray that the outcome of the upcoming would be whatever brings Him the most glory.
May we all place our hope in Him who is in control; continually praying to acknowledge our helplessness and His power.
Manny being Manny
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