God is pushing

God has been pushing and poking and shaking me alot lately. Well, let me clarify- He always pushes and pokes and shakes......it's just sometimes I try to look the other way. I often think to my human self, "Really?!! I don't think I can do that, God. How about I just pretend I didn't hear you?" Is this just me or does anyone else share this fault?

Almost one year ago I met an angel, "A". Our lives were on similar paths- both waiting for our little ones with Downs who were living half way around the world. Seven months ago "A" and her husband traveled to Taiwan to bring home beautiful Grace. I have no doubt that God placed "A" in my life for a very specific reason. That reason is a post in and of itself- something I may share one day. "A" works hand and hand with God to push and poke and shake me. Sometimes intentionally and others just through her words and thoughts. She has been a rock for both my husband and I throughout our entire adoption journey. God used and continues to use her over and over to show us the exact verses to pray over. She has especially challenged me this past month through her own searching, praying and waiting. I urge you to visit her blog- A Family Rebuilding the Wall. You will be blessed. **And as a bonus, she lives just 30 minutes from me!! God is good!

I also want to share a clip from another blog I love. This is from My Life, My Desire and hit me in the face today-

"IS THIS TRUE OF ME?
It is easier to serve or work for God without a vision and without a call,
because then you are not bothered by what He requires. But once you receive a commission from Jesus Christ, the memory of what God asks of you will always be there to prod
you on to do His will.
You will no longer be able to work for Him on the basis of common sense.
Never consider whether or not you are of use - you are His."


I KNOW what God has called us to do. Now we must do it.
I pray you have a blessed weekend!
In Him,
E