Have you ever just sat and thought about what eternity really looks like? I mean I know that we speak of eternity often in my house but to picture living in eternity.....wow. The Lord laid upon my heart Revelation 4 this morning. When I turned to the scripture the title in my Bible above the chapter said "The Throne in Heaven" I immediately started smiling. As I read Revelation 4, my spirit became so overwhelmed with joy. Tears of Joy literally because I know without a shadow of doubt that He is coming back for me.
I have gotten to the point in my life that I recognize that God has chosen me. He chose me and adopted me into His family. I am one of the most fortunate people because I bare His name. There are certain things that He has in store for me just because I am His child. The greatest thing about God adopting me is that He knew well before I did the plans that He had in store for my life. He knew that a wayward, naive, spunky, and energetic lost girl would need Him more than life itself.
Adoption is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to me. To be a part of the body of Christ means the world to me. I am an heir of God.
This adoption journey is two fold for me and Shawn. First we are able to love across borders and boundaries to show two littles that they are worth waiting for. I want our children to understand that God loves them so much that He decided to use two unlikely people to show forth the heart of God. God's love is unconditional, ever constant and very patient. Secondly, this journey is allowing God to perfect Shawn and I even more. Molding our hearts, Transforming our minds, and conforming our will to be more like His is what we are learning through this journey. This adoption story is not just a story about J &J but also their mommy and daddy.
While we are learning to listen to the voice of God directing us daily. He is preparing us to be exactly what J & J need. When we told God yes, we meant it wholeheartedly without hesitation. Why you ask? Well because we are adopted by the great I AM and he has never forsaken His children. We are enlarging our love to serve like Jesus.
3 comments:
This is amazing. Thank you Jesus for your love and constant grace.
I think it takes special people to adopt other children. I would like to say that I would do something like this but the reality is I would be so scared. Continue to let God use you and the children you are adopting have no idea what lay in store for them. You and your husband are powerful people of God and I pray that He continues to keep you in His will. God Bless!
God's love is so powerful that even when we are not worthy He justifies us. God who is all knowing never makes a mistake! Adoption is the gift of love and I can't think of anyone better to share their gift than you. Proud of you!
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