It has been one of those weeks where the stress of adoption has gotten to me. Feeling unprepared financially, not having our remodel done or a room for Hudson or for that matter any items for a two year old has caused me some anxiety. Typically I am not a worrier and I wouldn't say I am worried now, just not prepared like I would like to be. I guess overall I am feeling a little alone in our journey.
As I was running errands this morning I was reminding myself how faithful the Lord has been and ultimately His way and timing will be done. Mark had shared a verse the other night that I have read time and time again throughout our adoption and it always brings comfort. Isaiah 43:5 "Don not be afraid, for I am with you, I will bring your children from the east..."
When I got home I was thinking about what I could write since it is "Thankful Thursday" and although I am so blessed I was just in one of those moods where I didn't feel like being thankful. I went to check emails and had one from a dear friend that volunteers at the center. All it said was "The Lord gave this to me for you....Colossians 3:15". I went and looked it up and it says "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace, and BE THANKFUL!"
SO...as always HE is faithful. He walks this journey with me and He sees all that I don't. Everything will come together just like He planned. I am so thankful that I know the Lord and while all the things around me don't seem to make sense He is with me. "Thank you Jesus for taking care of all the details and giving me peace!".....
and thanks Kari...I love you!!!
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Thank you for that scripture. I was feeling a little down yesterday when I saw that we weren't on the list of those receiving RA's. It looks like there are a few of us in it together! God is so good...and faithful! (of course my Maggie pics have helped my mood a bit...)
Great verse Sharon. I needed to hear it too. Just hang in there and remember you are not alone in this Denise and I will keep you company.
<>< Jenn
Wow...its amazing all that the Lord wants to do in us during the season of waiting. Whats awesome is that he is speaking to you loud and clear and you are hearing Him. He is faithful...and you are right, it will all happen...and it'll be perfect.
Amy Woods
Thank you, I needed to hear that too! God is so faithful, and if we knew the timing of all this, we wouldn't be walking in faith. It will happen, and HIS timing will be perfect.
Thank you for sharing your heart.
Oh Sharon,
I understand! Just before Landry got here I started thinking I was ill-equipped and overwhelmed! Now that she is here, I know I am ill-equipped! Ha!!! Anyway, hang in there! Your time is coming SOON! And Hudson can't even imagine how blessed he is to get you for a mommy!
Yes, we bought a house in McKinney! It is just off of Eldorado and Lake Forest. We got a great deal on a foreclosure! I am very thankful! We would love for you to visit anytime! And I would love to meet your friend!
There is nothing like the peace that only He can give.
**big hugs**
Praying for you ~
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