As many of you already know our family has been in the process of adopting a child for 4 and 1/2 years now. We still haven't been matched with our child but we believe we are very likely to receive a referral before the end of the year! We are patiently waiting on the Lord's perfect timing. We know He has a child in mind for our family and we trust Him completely!
Frequently people want to know why we have chosen to adopt.
Part of the reason we adopt is because we are adopted - adopted as children of God. We are sinful and undeserving, and yet by God's grace and through faith in His son, Jesus, we are forgiven. Not only are we forgiven but we are made co-heirs with Christ.
Romans 8:15 says: "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'"
We believe that every Christian is called to care for orphans.
James 1:27 says "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
Do we believe every Christian is called to adopt? No. How the call to care for the orphans is accomplished is different in the life of every Christian. Some may pray for the orphans of the world; others may financially support those who are adopting, an orphanage, or other orphan care ministries; still others may choose to foster children or adopt. For us, we felt God leading us to adoption. Our decision to adopt was merely an act of obedience to God's leading in our lives.
So why did we chose to adopt? In a word….Obedience.
We would love for you to pray for us as we continue on this adoption journey! We are eagerly awaiting the day we bring our sweet Haitian little man home to his forever family!
We appreciate all your love and support!
