Sometimes we get so wrapped up in how cute and special our own children are (and how comfortable we all are) , we easily forget the millions of children out there who are orphans and don't have parents to love and protect them. (they are just as special...and imagine how they could bloom with the love of a family!) God has been putting them on our hearts again. Actually a more accurate statement would be that we are finally listening again) and we just wanted to share more with you about this. We have been feeling convicted recently for not being more of an advocate towards and for these children! (besides just subtly showing how cute our kids are :))
Adoption has BLESSED us more than we could ever put into words...and that is why we think we have a hard time expressing it ...we would love to see everyone experience the blessing of adoption! We feel that the Bible shows how strongly God's heart is for the fatherless! We would like to challenge you all to pray about what your role is in caring for and/or defending the fatherless! We know not all can/should adopt but there are so many ways to help these children. That said though, we would also like to challenge you to pray about being one of these brave and loving families that could open your heart to these children and give them a home and a family (no matter how many children you already have, no matter the cost, no matter emotional trials and difficulties, no matter the cost of college, no matter whatever fear or well meaning thoughts comes to mind-God will provide and protect!). It is not always easy, not always comfortable...but a million times worth it!
In the future days...we will try to post different things and information that might help give ideas on where to start in taking care of the orphans. And we would love to talk or answer any questions we can about this.
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows — this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families.
Psalms 68:5-6
And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.
Matthew 18:5
We saw this video a few weeks ago, and it tugged on our hearts. It is not an easy thing to watch, but please take a few minutes to watch it. As you watch, keep in mind that this situation is not the exception (we are the exception), and every day there are children like these around the world.
2 comments:
Thank you, Maria. And that video is amazing... we cried like babies thru it. I wanted to reach through the screen and pull those children close to me. And you're SO right, WE are the exception.
Maria,
I pray that you continue to hear/heed God's will in your life. I am very proud of you and love you very much.
Melissa
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