When He first began "bothering" me with the idea of adoption, I never in a million, gazillion years would've thought we'd actually be standing in this place. Adoption is crazy, but I guess God's a little crazy, too.
When we first accepted God's calling on our lives to pursue adoption, I never in a million, gazillion years thought it would be this hard. Take this much time. Require this much paperwork.
Y'all. This race is long.
When we finally began the homestudy process, I never in a million, gazillion years thought it would be anything but simple.
God has a funny sense of humor like that.
When we prayerfully sought out how He intends to use our family to meet the needs of others and obey His commands to care for the orphans, I never in a million, gazillion years thought that He might actually be seeking to shape and grow me.
Just when we think we've got a grip on this, a game plan, so to speak, He steps in and changes the rules. Or calls a time out.
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways" declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8
I was sure that we had deciphered exactly what God was saying to us. I was sure that the way we were going was His way. Then, He threw a curve ball. Maybe we were hearing what we wanted to hear. Maybe the need we are meant to meet isn't at all where we thought it would be.
Lord, "guide my steps by Your Word." (Psalm 119:133) Adoption is huge. This is so much bigger than we are. We absolutely need Your guidance, as we move forward.
Please be in prayer for us as we complete our final interview for our homestudy tomorrow. Pray for clear direction as we stand ready to joyfully obey and be a part of His plan.
