Just as Abraham was tested for a very long time, so I too must wait patiently! The Lord made a promise to Abraham and tested him by delaying the fulfillment of His promise. For several years, I have wanted another child, hoping for another son. Last year I became pregnant, excited to have another little Simonton, only to miscarry in the first trimester. My worry of having another child grew. I prayed to the Lord to place on my family's hearts the desire to adopt. I even put before God that if this was truly His will that Sean would begin the discussion and process personally.
On Labor Day, after being at a friend's house making cards, I came home to the Lord's answer... my sweet husband had laid out on his desk much information on countries from which to adopt! And I've been weeping tears of joy ever since!
"Beloved, God's promises can never fail to be accomplished," Did you catch that? God never fails! Not only was this verse and quote from my devo on September 11th, Sunday, but I was so blessed by my church that very same morning singing these words to the song, "Everlasting God,"
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord (repeat)
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint You won't grow weary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord (repeat)
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God
The everlasting God
You do not faint You won't grow weary
You're the defender of the weak
You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles
So, you see, before day one, my little guy (currently age range 2-5) is there in Ethiopia, as we are both waiting upon the Lord!
God is so awesome! Michelle and Sean, I am so blessed by you both. I am blessed by your devotion to our Savior, your devotion and sensitivity to eachother and your heart to share the love of Christ and of the love as parents with another child. May God bless you abundantly!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for your family. God's will be done. As a mother of an adopted son, let me just tell you that you have begun and incredible journey! You will have ups and downs. Keep in constant prayer - He will get you through. You are not growing this child in your physical body which makes it hard - the unknown- but you are growing him in your heart. The bond will be so strong from the first time you see him. When I look back, my pregnancies were so easy compared to the adoption but I will say that the adoption was more fun! You always knew what your body was doing in the pregnancy but you never knew what God was planning for the child. It will be the most amazing time of your life. Your children are all blessings and God creates each one just for your family. I wish I would have kept a journal through out our process but did not. I am happy you will have the chance to write your thoughts down. If you ever need to talk, a shoulder to cry on, someone to help you through your doubts, just email me or call. I only had about a 5 month wait for our son and had contact with the biological mother but I always had concerns about whether or not she would turn him over to us or was he the "right" one for us, but God knew. He made him just for us! I will be praying for you guys!
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