We have had an emotional week here to say the least. God is answering prayers, answering questions and changing hearts. I know you have all been hanging by the seats of your pants for days now, and I so wish I had a definite answer for you. It looks as if we possibly may be committing to a child soon. So no real answer, I guess. We know that time is crucial but also want to make sure we aren't committing too quickly and not have things in place.
Our story began about 4 or 5 years ago when God began tugging on my heart about adoption. At that point my husband was "no way!" I read and prayed and researched and prayed some more. At times, I just gave up.... but not really. I'd talk about it to him and he'd always have this glazed look on his face. He was "fine" with the children we have- why did we need more? I was frustrated because I knew this is what God wanted us to do (or I thought I knew). But what if I was the one who was wrong? My prayers changed to "Lord, if this is not your will for our family, please change my heart." He didn't. Actually, he placed a new desire on my heart and that was not just "typical" orphans but orphans with special needs. What?! I don't know anything about children with special needs!! So more research and prayer. And really this went on until just about 6 months ago. Hubby always said he was praying, and I have no doubt he was. All I could see was our children getting older. I was afraid they'd miss out on younger siblings and precious bonding time.
As I have said many, many times...it's hard for me to be still, be quiet, wait. But this is exactly what God wanted. I tell you, the past few years have been a journey for me. God wanted my full attention and in my anguish I have called His name more times than I can count. He wanted me to depend solely on Him- well, guess what? Now I do. Everything is perfect in His timing and I see that now. I look back and see his fingerprints all over this journey.
Prayerfully, we are on the home stretch. I will take some time later to document our last couple weeks and share with all of you. In addition to those physically close to me, you have been my prayer warriors through much of this. Prayer works, and I couldn't have gotten this far without it.
So, THANK YOU!! We need your prayers more than ever.
In Him,
E
6 comments:
Can't wait to find out if it is the one I told you about. God is good ALL THE TIME! Praying for you all-feel free to email me with specifics if you need to share!
HUGS,
JEN
You KNOW I'm praying :)
God is God---His plans and purposes WILL unfold in your lives. Nothing can stand in the way of what God has already destined, before the foundations of the earth, to happen in YOUR family.
How wonderful that I get to be a part of your journey.
Praying for you my friend! And for your husband as well. If I can help in any way you know how to find me :)
Oh Elisabeth,
I love your heart for God and your faithfulness to him. His plan is always perfect as is His timing.
My prayers continue, but something tells me that you are already letting Him lead the dance. He knows the outcome.
Hugs,
Ohilda
Loved reading your story - and look forward to hearing the rest of it! I have prayed that same prayer for so very long now in my own marriage! I also find it hard to wait - alternating between trusting in God's timing and wanting things to just hurry up!!!
It doesn't help that I've fallen in love with a little one that is running out of time. I keep handing her to Him as well.
Thank you for the encouragment that you have learned and grown in this time of waiting. God is good!
Blessings,
Leslie
What a wonderful story. It makes me think of this my mother has always said to me over and over throughout my life. In times I cant sit and wait. To say be still and know that I am God. Its very powerful to me. A quick reminder that he has all control and for me to just trust he will let me know when the right time is for me. God Bless you and your family. Ill be praying.
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