For the past few years my wife and I have been praying for direction about adoption. We have always wanted to adopt a child (or two) into our home. While we didn't need to pray about inviting an orphan into our home and making them a part of our family, we wanted to be wise about where we adopted from and when. I am happy to say that we are starting the process this month. To our surprise, Andy Johnson, our children’s pastor, and his family are also on the road to adoption! We aren't in this alone!
As we start gathering and collecting for our home study, I can’t help but wonder if God felt the same way when he adopted me into his family. Did he have the same excitement and pride? Did he wait with great anticipation as I knelt and gave my life to him? I bet he did, and more. When you have children it opens up your eyes to how much God loves us as his children. You realize how deeply he must love us because of how deeply you love your children. It’s no different when you adopt.
Your adoption into God’s family is made clear. You can’t help but fall to your knees and thank him for giving you a hope and a home. Adoption is one of the most beautiful things we can do, and it is one the most incredible miracles God does for us.
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