God has called us to adopt a little one in need of a forever family. We started down the path He set into motion for us. We have fallen in love with this unborn child and have been praying for baby and mom daily. We have looked forward to giving this little one a home that is filled with love and the joy and stability of a Christian family that understands this little life is precious and so full of potential.
Then two days before Christmas we learn the birth mom has changed her mind and chosen to keep the baby. We were heartbroken and devastated to learn our precious child will not be coming home to live with us after all. Today the thought hit me, “Is this what God experiences when a child He created chooses not to be a part of His family?” Does He feel this longing, hope, and love for all of these precious little ones He carefully creates and endows with so much potential to do important and worthwhile kingdom functions. Does He feel this crushing pain and grief when they choose to turn their backs on Him and reject the offer of better life and an eternal family full of grace and unconditional love? Does He find himself still loving them even through the pain in His heart? Does the feeling of loss increase the burning love He has in His heart for the lost children?
I think the answer to all of these is a resounding YES!
Does this insight into the heart of my God make our pain any less? No. But it does help to know He understands and shares in our pain. He loves this little one and this young mother even more than we do. He wants both of them to experience the security, stability, and unconditional love that He has to offer. He wants to hold them in His arms and show them His mercy. He wants to teach them how precious they are and reveal His plan for their lives so they don’t have to wonder around lost, lonely, and confused.
I was also reminded of how patient our Heavenly Father is. Even when we give up hope, He is still working to bring people back onto the path He has designed for them. He never stops giving us second chances, and He never stops teaching us to have patience and faith in His Plan.
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” – Hebrew 11:1 Faith is believing God can do the impossible, even when you have no idea how He’s gonna pull it off.
If we knew how He was going to fulfill His plan, then it really wouldn’t take much faith, now would it? When we stop looking at things from our point of view and start seeing things from God’s point of view it takes on new meaning and depth. The impossible doesn’t seem so impossible when you realize God has it all under control and it really is all a part of His plan to bring people closer to Him. Sometimes circumstances are more about His molding us into His image and less about what we thought it was about to begin with.
So dear children, if you are dealing with heartache, pain, and disappointment, please remember we have God who understands and knows those feelings well. If things get out of hand and your world gets turned upside down, have faith that God is going to use the situation to grow you stronger and draw you closer to Him. Know He is in control and is working in the background somewhere to resolve the situation. Have patience and don’t rush ahead of Him on the path he is trying to show you. Simply hold on to His hand and take things one step at a time.
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